Blackjack Strategy Guide

Blackjack Playing Tips and Strategies

There are many useful blackjack tips and tricks that involve moves such as hitting, splitting, standing, etc. Here we will attempt to discuss a few of the most important strategies.

A Soft hand incorporates an Ace card. This is because an Ace can be a 1 or 11, making the hand 'Soft'.

Always hit on a hand of 16 or less because there is little to no chance that you will bust and the dealer will always have a better hand if you dont.

It is probably worthwhile Hitting if you have a soft 17. This is because your hand can also be considered to be a 6, and there is no chance of Busting.

Hard 17 is more complicated and your decision should be based on the casino dealers showing card.

It's generally a good idea to Hit if the dealer has an Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9 or 8 showing. If he/she doesn't have any of those cards showing, it might be a good idea to Stand (not ask the dealer for more cards). The dealer will hopefully Bust.

Soft 18 is also complicated and should be based on the casino dealers showing card. If the dealer has a 9, 10, J, Q, K, or A then you should hit, otherwise it would be best to stand.

Stand if your hand is a Hard 18.

Always stand if you have a hard 19 or 20. These are very good hands.

Blackjack is an interesting game that relies on luck but also on skill. Improve your odds by incorporating some of these strategies into your game. Good Luck.

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