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    Should I just count my own cards or should I count the cards of other people?
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    If it comes out of the shoe, count it. Your cards come from the same place as other people's cards. You need to count all the cards - yours, other players', and the dealer's.
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    What should I expect to be dealt if the count is zero?
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    It means anything can be next, but expect mostly ten-pointers on blackjack, as there are four times the amount of them.
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    How much is four pairs of trump worth in pinochle?
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    Pairs in pinochle aren't worth anything; marriages and runs in trump are, though.
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    When do I know when to apply true count when counting cards?
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    Anytime you can do it so you have the most accurate count in order to get the most money.
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    Does the card count reset when the shoe is shuffled ?
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    Yes, the deck returns to a random order, and you need to start all over again.
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    Is this all there is to making money with blackjack?
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    Counting is only a part of beating casinos. It's a big part, but there is more to winning than just counting. You would probably also want to memorize basic strategy.
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