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[โ€“] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The reason they're profitable is because all games have a negative average EV (expected value) for the player. Card counting allows you to play in a manner that is +EV, so it has to be banned.

[โ€“] MeetInPotatoes@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

The relevant law is "The house always wins."