Revere RAPC: The Art of Counting with Precision

Revere RAPC is a balanced counting system that assigns detailed values to maximize your edge on every hand.

Discover how to assign values from +4 to −4 for each card rank and perfect your betting strategy.

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Introduction

Developed by Arnold Snyder and refined by John Revere, the Revere RAPC (Revere Red Seven Ace-Internal Count) balances the decks by assigning sensitive values to each card to maximize precision.

Origins and Philosophy

  • 1980s: Arnold Snyder first published RAPC.
  • John Revere: Adjusted the values to optimize for multiple decks.
  • Balanced: Fully balanced system, direct True Count.
  • Requirement: Master basic strategy and maintain constant practice.

"The key is differentiating every card, not simplifying the count."

John Revere, Advanced Blackjack Strategies

How It Works

Assign values from +4 to −4 based on the card rank, then divide by remaining decks to get the True Count.

Card 5: +4
Cards 6, 4, 3: +3
Cards 7 and 2: +2
Card 8: 0
Card 9: −1
Cards 10, J, Q, K: −3
Ace: −4

True Count = Running Count ÷ Decks remaining

Adjust the count to see its effect

True Count: 2.00

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Pros, Cons & Advanced Tips

Pros
  • 🔹 Highly precise by differentiating every rank
  • 🔹 Fully balanced (instant True Count)
  • 🔹 Excellent in multi-deck games
Cons
  • 🔸 Requires extensive memory and training
  • 🔸 Slower to execute than simplified systems
  • 🔸 Less intuitive at first
Advanced Tips
  • 🔹 Practice with multi-deck simulators
  • 🔹 Use subtle gestures to keep your count
  • 🔹 Adjust your bet spread softly around the True Count to stay under the radar

References

  • 🔹 Snyder, A. (1980). Blackbelt in Blackjack.
  • 🔹 Revere, J. (1985). Advanced Blackjack Strategies.

Live Demonstration

Video: example of counting with Revere RAPC in an 8-deck shoe.

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