The Blackjack Side Bet Counter from Blackjack Methodology delivers real time analytics for Pairs, 21+3, and Lucky Ladies with clear presentation. Completely free to use.
The Counter focuses on accuracy, speed, and clarity. It is built in house and offered free of charge.
Updates probabilities as each card is logged. No approximations.
Pairs, 21+3, and Lucky Ladies share one consistent table for quick comparison.
Highlights the current strongest side bet relative to a baseline.
Shows penetration and the balance of high to low cards.
Type shorthand like AS or 10H to record cards immediately.
No fees or sign ups. Full access at no cost.
This section explains the core logic and daily use. It covers the data model, the intake flow for cards, the probability engine, and how recommendations are produced.
The Counter stores counts for each rank and suit across the active decks. The model tracks total cards remaining, totals by rank, and totals by suit. These values drive all probability outputs.
Choose the number of decks to match the table. The system initializes the counts to that deck size and computes a baseline for comparison.
Enter cards by rank or by full notation. For example, type QH, AS, or 4. Each entry decrements the correct rank and suit, updates history, and refreshes all outputs.
The engine computes exact combinations for two or three card events using combinations C(n, k). It calculates outcomes for Pairs, 21+3 patterns, and Lucky Ladies cases, then converts counts to probabilities by dividing by the total number of two or three card combinations available in the remaining shoe.
For 21+3, the system evaluates straights, flushes, straight flushes, trips, suited trips, and any win. It removes overlap between categories so that straight and flush values exclude straight flush results.
For Lucky Ladies, it computes unsuited twenty, suited twenty, matched twenty, Q of hearts pairs, and Q of hearts pair with dealer blackjack. It conditions dealer blackjack probability on the state of the shoe after removing the player pair.
The recommendation compares current probabilities to the baseline initialized at the start of the shoe. It selects the highest current probability and shows the difference from baseline for context.
Set deck count, start a new shoe, log cards as they appear, check penetration and tilt, review side bet odds, and use the recommendation to identify favorable spots.
The Counter is a tool for information. It does not play hands or place bets. Use it within all applicable rules and laws.