Whats the difference between counting cards and just being really good at a card game?

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I understand why casinos kick out card counters, the casino wants to make money and card counting is “cheating”. But if you are able to do it all in your head, is that not the same as being really good at poker? Knowing whats left in the deck and estimating your opponents cards based of that info and by reading your opponent. How do you prove counting vs skill? Is it just a way for casinos to weed out people who would take a lot of money?

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My friend openly counts cards and nobody has ever said a word to him. Counting cards only gives you a slight advantage, but it’s a lot of work. You can’t even really make much money at it because of table maximum bets.

Sure, if you find a super high limits table and are doing too good, they might kick you out. But even more likely is they will get you a room and a drink.

TLDR: For the average person, there is nothing wrong with trying to count cards.

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