If you’ve ever watched movies where the gambler stares down the dealer, while looking as smart as they can, chances are that they were counting cards. But what is counting cards all about, and is it ...

Card counting is a popular strategy used by blackjack players to try and gain an edge over the casino. While many people believe this technique is illegal, the truth is that it’s not against the law.

Ordinarily a movie about cards wouldn’t be high on my list of priorities, but the premise of “If” looked interesting. Based on Ben Mezrich’s “Bringing Down the House” about how six MIT students ...