But one sort of counting is illegal.
Nevada gambling regulators are warning casinos about a card-counting app for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.
The program could help players beat the house in blackjack.
While card counting itself is not illegal, it's considered a felony to use a device to do it.
Blackjack players can gain an advantage by keeping track of the cards that have already been dealt.
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