Can it be done? Sure. Is it easy? No, not by a long shot. Is it even a good idea? These days, probably not.

I know of a very small number of solo pro counters. They are rugged individualists who love working alone, are willing to travel across the country on a moment's notice to find a good game, and who endure huge bankroll swings with a shrug of the shoulders.

Their reward for being exceptionally good at what they do is to have the casinos treat them like common criminals.

Today's AP is more likely to be diversified, with counting cards at blackjack being only one weapon in his arsenal of AP weapons.

To be successful counting cards in today's environment will require a large bankroll. If you have the means to amass such a bankroll, you almost certainly already have found an way of making money.