I have played at tables where the players cards are all dealt face up. I can see where what you outline above could be advantageous in this situation. I'm not sure if there are tables anymore that do it this way.

Most deal the players cards face down and the the dealer oone card down (hole card) and one card up. So if your sitting at a table with 5 other people, there's 11 cards you can't see until the hand is over.

Nevertheless, I do tend to be a fast mental counter, and prefer sitting at single deck tables so I am going to "practice" with what you posted.

My "spring break" this year is going to be to visit a new casino not far from here for a few days.

Dave

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