As the old saying goes, nobody likes a cheat. Depending on what
the "cheat" in question is doing, forms of gambling dishonesty
can be theft, lying, or other unpleasant titles associated with
the practice of cheating.
If this is so deceitful then why do people learn to count cards
in blackjack, I hear you ask? The casinos consider this cheating
so why do people consistently buy books on how to learn
techniques like the Point Count System?
Moreover, if it is a "crime" to count cards then why do so many
people write books on how to learn to count effectively to give
the reader the most advantageous playing time in a casino? If it
really is cheating or perhaps even seen by the casinos as
thieving, then why are the books allowed to appear on the
shelves in the first place?
If you walk into a casino unprepared, the house will clearly
have an advantage over you. Even though the casinos classify
card-counters as cheaters, books on this very subject continue
to appear because there is no crime in trying to increase your
odds while playing.
If it was illegal, publishers wouldn't publish the books. You
don't see books entitled "How to Grab Granny's Handbag" or "How
to Steal from your Employer" do you? You don't see these titles
because the activities described are unethical, not to mention
illegal. It isn't unethical or illegal to count cards even if
the casinos would have you believe it is.
Think about this: "the largest snakes are always worried about
who is going to strike first". Make sure you read all you can
and learn any systems that can give you an advantage. The trick
is don't get caught because the casinos do not want you to have
any advantage over them.
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