The question being pondered at this time is what will be the future of card counters in black jack. are the times of counting cards over? Most would say yes.
Automated shuffling is being used in todays tables which makes shuffle tracking or card counting impossible. The real world casinos are going to insert shuffle machines at the tables.
It is believed that in locations like atlantic city, video cameras are being employed to look at the skill of the gamblers and intelligent chemin de fer tables that monitors players hands and tactics using magnetic chips.
The Nevada State Gaming Commission, an group that safeguards honest gambling decided that casinos may not alter the games in a way that would alter the frequency of the pay outs. Since then, many Nevada brick and mortar casinos train their croupiers to count cards and shuffle as they please, also a wide variety of betting houses keeps information of players who, including names and pictures to keep them from playing the game.
So what will be the future of this blackjack "war"? is it just starting or will it before long arrive at a resolution? Despite all their latest technology, political and money influences, I have reason to believe there is a chance for a happy ending. With more than 25 states inside the United States allowing blackjack games, there are more money making possibilities for card counters than back in the good ole’ days.