4.1 Basic Strategy
Basic blackjack strategy is based on probabilities studies with the follow criteria:
1. The player may choose to double down or split when favorable;
2. Blackjack pays 3:2;
3. The dealer stands on 17 and above, cannot double down or split and only gets paid 1:1 for blackjack.
Overall, the dealer has more than a 35% chance of busting if their face-up card is a 3, 4, 5 or 6. So in this case, if you have a total of 13 to 16 you should stand.
However, if the dealer has a 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace, you should take another card, as there is a high probability that the dealer's face down card will result in you loosing your bet.
Basic Blackjack Strategy Table to memorize in 5minutes.
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DOUBLE |
SPLIT A PAIR |
HIT |
STAND |
On 11 - except against dealers ace |
Aces and 8's.
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On 12-16 when dealer shows 7 or higher;
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On 17 or higher |
On 10 when dealer shows 9 or lower |
3's and 2's when the dealer shows 4,5,6, or 7
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On 8 or less;
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On 9 when dealer shows 6 or lower |
NEVER split 10-face cards and never split 5's |
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Blackjack Soft Hands Strategy:
Stand on soft 19 and soft 20
Double down on soft 13-18 when dealer shows 4,5, or 6.
| Optimized Basic Strategy card |
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