Count Signals in Blackjack Team play
January 20, 2008 – 10:19 amBecause advantage blackjack play entails having a predetermined betting strategy, the Big Player can place his first bet after being called into a game based on the call-in signal alone - without even knowing the count. That’s because the “come on in” signal is made only when a certain count threshold is reached, and should involve a specific amount. Certainly all communication signals are important, but communicating the count from spotter to Big Player is where the money train begins and ends. Typically, a spotter would call in a Big Player and soon after communicate the count, followed by the number of aces, if applicable. A specific sequence of signals should be established ahead of time (and practiced) to avoid any chances of miscommunication.
