For many blackjack players, the card-counting strategies discussed in Chapter 9, paired with solid basic strategy play, will provide all the edge needed for doing well at the game. But some players want to take their skills to higher levels. For these players, more advanced card-counting strategies hold a great amount of appeal. There are lots of advanced card-counting strategies, ranging from fairly simple to amazingly complex. Are any of them worth your while? Let's take a look.