Casinos are warned about card-counting iPhone app

[Bluehorseshoe]

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090216/D96CLF5G1.html

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada gambling regulators have warned casinos in the state about a card-counting program that works on Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPhone and iPod Touch that illegally helps players beat the house in blackjack.

Card counting itself is not illegal under Nevada gambling laws, but it is considered a felony to use devices to help count cards.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board sent a memo to casinos last week warning them of the program.

In blackjack, certain card counting techniques help players determine when they are likely to win a hand and adjust their bets accordingly.

Nevada learned of the program from gambling regulators in California, where officials at an Indian casino found customers using it and tipped state authorities.

[blittydeuce]

do you have a link for that app???

[InTheHole]

I rather use the more traditional "computer-in-the-shoe" approach. Have fun counting 6-8 decks

[blittydeuce]

I found 2 different apps like this. Anyone know which one is better?

[Fischnasty]

how does the app work? i would think that they would catch you within 30 seconds of trying this....

[curious]

Unless this program does perfect play it is useless.

Anyone can learn to count cards in a few days of practice. If someone is not willing to put in the effort to count cards without using a computer then they are not serious and don't belong in the casino in the first place.

If someone is too stupid to learn to count cards then they DEFINITELY should stay out of the casino.

Even counting cards your edge against the garbage games that the casinos offer today is very small. You need a big bankroll and you need to play a LOT of hands to make any real money.

To risk a felony indictment for using a computer to count cards is really idiotic.

Now, if the program does perfect play then that is a whole different story.

[blittydeuce]

I just got off a cruise and was thinking it would be perfect for that. its totally stealth, the screen goes blank and it vibrates for pocket use....either way fun to play with for 1.99

[curious]

I just got off a cruise and was thinking it would be perfect for that. its totally stealth, the screen goes blank and it vibrates for pocket use....either way fun to play with for 1.99

Unfortunately casinos have EM scanners and can detect the device as long as it is turned on.

Casino employees are trained to detect people acting "funny" like having their hand in their pocket all the time.

No way to use an iphone to cheat and not get caught eventually. Then you are facing 5 years in prison.