How to use (Hi-Lo)
Tap +1 for each 2–6, 0 for each 7–9, and −1 for each 10, J, Q, K, A. As you count, the app automatically estimates decks remaining from the total decks in the shoe you set above, and uses that to calculate your true count and edge.The strategy tables are always visible: one for Hard totals, one for Soft hands, and one for Pairs. The Estimated Edge uses a simple approximation: a base house edge (from the rules you set) plus about 0.5% per true count. Actual edges depend on exact rules and penetration.
This is a practice tool only; using devices to assist play in-casino can violate house rules and regulations.
On desktop, you can also use the keyboard: keyboard shortcuts (↑ = +1, ↓ = −1, ← = 0, N = new shoe – reset shoe, R = reset count only, 1–6 = decks & new shoe).
Session rules
Set these to match the pit you’re practising for. They adjust the estimated edge and, when surrender is enabled, mark surrender spots in the hard-total grid.
Dealer stands on soft 17 (S17),
Double after split (DAS),
and Late surrender all change the house edge in different ways.
Decks in shoe
Running Count
0
True Count
0
Cards Counted
0
Decks remaining
6
Estimated Edge
House edge
0.0%
Shoe progress
0%
Suggested bet (practice)
1 unit
TC ≤ 0: 1u, +1: 2u, +2: 4u, ≥ +3: 6u
Basic Strategy
Multi-deck shoe.
Use the three tables below for
hard totals,
soft hands, and
pairs.
Current rules: Multi-deck shoe, dealer hits soft 17 (H17), double after split (DAS) allowed, no surrender.
H = Hit
S = Stand
D = Double if allowed, otherwise Hit
P = Split
R = Surrender if allowed
Hard totals
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17+ | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 15 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 14 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 13 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H |
| 10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H | H |
| 9 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| 8 | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
Soft hands
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A,9 / A,10 (20–21) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| A,8 (19) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| A,7 (18) | D | D | D | D | D | S | S | H | H | H |
| A,6 (17) | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| A,4 / A,5 (15–16) | H | H | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| A,2 / A,3 (13–14) | H | H | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
Pairs
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A,A | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| 10,10 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 9,9 | P | P | P | P | P | S | P | P | S | S |
| 8,8 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| 7,7 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H |
| 6,6 | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H | H |
| 5,5 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H | H |
| 4,4 | H | H | P | P | P | H | H | H | H | H |
| 3,3 | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H |
| 2,2 | P | P | P | P | P | P | H | H | H | H |