I have never played blackjack. I am a theoretician. And I have only been at a Casino with some friends once without using a cent on betting, since I think I knew too little.

What I can say to your comment, is that your standardizd count is continually updated as you see new cards. That is why you have to be a "fast mental counter and adder" to get the edge. But if the cards are distributed completely random, you loose that edge. I can not understand that that is correct.

My advice:
If 4 decks are used, exercise with 8 decks with your friends at home.

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