Episode

30. Card Counting

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Apr 13, 2026
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Summary

Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down. This episode was originally published on December 31st, 2023.