In general blackjack card counting is among the least desirable ways to beat a casino. Along with 60 years of experience in identifying and catching card counters, there are the challenges of becoming proficient, the deterioration of the games and the rather wicked variance. I wrote an article discussing this topic here:
https://www.888casino.com/blog/seven...er-count-cards
That said, very few side bets of any type are better, mainly because of the low maximum wagers that are allowed. If you can master the baccarat Pairs bet then that is substantially better than ordinary card counting. Likewise, if you live in England and have access to the UR Way Egalite side bet, then you have a very strong option. But, in general, top players find much better opportunities than to card count anything at all. I've been out of the loop for a few years now, but I still would imagine hole-carding Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and similar games are among the strongest choices. Like many things in life, if you have a substantial enough bankroll then even better options are available, some of which I discuss in my book.
I continue to wonder why would-be advantage players focus 99% on card counting, a technology that dates back to the 1960's, when the world of advantage play is well into the 21-st century.
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