counting cards

count cards

In casino card games, to use a system of determining the remaining high- and low-value cards in a deck in order to help one determine whether the player or the dealer is likely to have the advantage in the next hand. A lot of casino dealers learn how to count cards in order to spot players who are trying to do it. I don't think I'm good enough at math to count cards.
See also: card, count

counting cards

A counting strategy used in casino card games to help one to determine whether the player or the dealer is likely to have the advantage in the next hand. A lot of casino dealers train in counting cards in order to spot players who are trying to do it. I don't think I'm good enough at math for counting cards.
See also: card, count
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • count cards
  • card counting
  • shuffle the deck
  • put a good/bold face on something, to
  • face card
  • all hands
  • all hands on deck
  • a hole card
  • deal (one) out of (something)
  • deal out of