Card Counting in Spanish 21
Traditional card counting systems need adjustment for Spanish 21 due to the removed 10s.
Modified Hi-Lo Count:
Low Cards (+1)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Neutral (0)
7, 8, 9
High Cards (-1)
A, J, Q, K
Note: No 10-spot cards to count, making the system simpler but less effective.
Bankroll Management
Conservative Approach
- • Bet 1-2% of bankroll per hand
- • Focus on basic strategy perfection
- • Take advantage of bonus opportunities
- • Use surrender to minimize losses
Aggressive Approach
- • Use modified card counting
- • Vary bet sizes based on count
- • Look for favorable rule variations
- • Maximum 5% of bankroll per hand
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Playing like regular blackjack (too conservative)
- • Ignoring surrender opportunities
- • Not adjusting for the missing 10s
- • Forgetting about bonus hand possibilities
- • Over-betting during bonus streaks
Finding the Best Games
Look for These Rules:
- • 6-deck shoe (better than 8-deck)
- • Dealer stands on soft 17 (rare but better)
- • Re-doubling allowed
- • Match-the-dealer side bet available
- • Liberal surrender rules
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