There are a number of black jack strategies and it seems that there is an infinite number of systems hucksters out there who claim that they have the magic winning system. Don't listen to them and definitely don't pay any money for such a system. Remember that the underlying principle of any form of risk taking or gambling is mathematics. And this is true for Black Jack as well. Here are some simple strategies which are based upon mathematical principles to improve your chances of winning.
SIMPLE STRATEGIES
Total of 5, 6, 7, 8
Always hit.
Total of 9
Double down if dealer shows Deuce thru Six, otherwise hit.
Total of 10
Double down if dealer shows Deuce thru nine, otherwise hit.
Total of 11
Always double down.
Total of 12
Stand if dealers shows Four thru Six, otherwise hit.
Total of 13 thru 16
Stand if dealer shows Deuce thru Six, otherwise hit.
Total of 17 thru 20
Always stand.
Soft total of 13 thru 16
Double down if dealer shows Four thru Six, otherwise hit. Soft total blackjack and hard total blackjack.
Ace and Six
Double down if dealer shows Deuce thru Six, otherwise hit. Ace and six blackjack strategy.
Ace and Seven
Double down if dealer shows Three thru Six. Stand if dealer shows Deuce, Seven or Eight. Hit if dealer shows Nine, Ten or Ace. Ace and seven blackjack.
Ace and Eight
Double down if dealer shows Six, otherwise stand.
Ace and Nine
Always stand.
Ace and Ace
Always split Aces.
Deuce and Deuce
Split if dealer shows Three thru Seven, otherwise hit.
Three and Three
Split if dealer shows Four thru Seven, otherwise hit.
Four and Four
Double down if dealer shows Five or Six, otherwise hit. (if double not allowed split if dealer shows Five or Six)
Five and Five
Double down if dealer shows Deuce thru Nine, otherwise hit. Pair of gambling fives on blackjack.
Six and Six
Split if dealer shows Deuce thru Six, otherwise hit.
Seven and Seven
Split if dealer shows Deuce thru Seven, otherwise hit.
Eight and Eight
Always split Eights.
Nine and Nine
Stand if dealer shows Ace, Seven or Ten, otherwise split.
Ten and Ten
Always stand on Tens.
PLAYING SMART
Pick a casino that has a small house advantage. This will allow you to increase the number of times you win and increase your profits.
Don't try to cheat.
If you feel uncomfortable at the table, leave.
Play with a designated amount of money. If you lose that quota then leave and go home.
Know when it is time to leave.
Play within the limits of your finance - be comfortable with the amount you bet.
Disguise exactly how much money you have won but always display your losses.
Never talk about Card Counting or Basic Strategy at the casino. If you do you may be asked to leave.
SIX BASIC STRATEGY RULES FOR SPLITTING
Always split aces and 8s.
Split 2s and 3s against a dealer up-card of 4 to 7.
Never split 4s, 5s, or tens.
Split 6s against a dealer up-card of 3 to 6.
Split 7s against a dealer up-card of 7 or less.
Always split 9s, except against a dealer up-card of 7, ten, or ace.
SIX BASIC STRATEGY RULES FOR STANDING WITH A HARD HAND
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