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Blackjack - Blackjack Table - Card Counting
Basic Strategy — Single Deck
| Your Hand |
vs |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 8 |
|
Double on 5 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 9 |
|
Double on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 10 |
|
Double on 2 to 9. Otherwise hit. |
| 11 |
|
Always double. |
| 12 |
|
Stand on 4 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 13 to 16 |
|
Stand on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 17 to 21 |
|
Always stand. |
| A,2 to A,5 |
|
Double on 4 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,6 |
|
Double on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,7 |
|
Double on 3 to 6. Stand on 2,7,8 or A. Hit on 9 or 10. |
| A,8 |
|
Double on 6. Otherwise stand. |
| A,9 |
|
Always stand. |
| A,A |
|
Always split. |
| 2,2 |
|
Split on 3 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 3,3 |
|
Split on 4 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 4,4 |
|
Same as 8 above. |
| 5,5 |
|
Same as 10 above. |
| 6,6 |
|
Split on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 7,7 |
|
Split on 2 to 7. Stand on 10. Otherwise hit. |
| 8,8 |
|
Always split. |
| 9,9 |
|
Split on 2 to 9 except 7. Stand on 7,10 or A. |
| 10,10 |
|
Always stand. |
The above chart assumes the casino doesn't allow doubling down after pair splitting. If the casino allows doubling down after pair splitting then use the following pair splitting rules.
| Your Hand |
vs |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 2,2 |
|
Split on 2 to 7.Otherwise hit. |
| 3,3 |
|
Split on 2 to 7.Otherwise hit. |
| 4,4 |
|
Split on 4,5 or 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 6,6 |
|
Split on 2 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 7,7 |
|
Split on 2 to 8. Stand on 10. Otherwise hit. |
Basic Strategy — Four, Six, Eight Deck
| Your Hand |
vs |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 5 to 8 |
|
Always Hit. |
| 9 |
|
Double on 3 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 10 |
|
Double on 2 to 9. Hit on 10, A. |
| 11 |
|
Double on 2 to 10. Hit on A. |
| 12 |
|
Stand on 4 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 13 |
|
Stand on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 14 |
|
Stand on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 15 |
|
Stand on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 16 |
|
Stand on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 17 |
|
Always stand. |
| 18 |
|
Always stand. |
| A,2 |
|
Double on 5,6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,3 |
|
Double on 5,6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,4 |
|
Double on 4 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,5 |
|
Double on 4 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,6 |
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Double on 3 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| A,7 |
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Double on 3 to 6. Stand on 2,7 or 8. Hit on 9,10 or A. |
| A,8 to A,10 |
|
Always stand. |
| A,A |
|
Always split. |
| 2,2 |
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Split on 2 to 7, Otherwise hit. |
| 3,3 |
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Split on 2 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 4,4 |
|
Split on 5,6. Otherwise hit. |
| 5,5 |
|
Never split. Treat as 10 above. |
| 6,6 |
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Split on 2 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
| 7,7 |
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Split on 2 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 8,8 |
|
Always split. |
| 9,9 |
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Split on 2 to 6, 8 or 9. Stand on 7,10, or A. |
| 10,10 |
|
Always stand. |
The above multiple deck basic strategy is valid if the players are allowed to double down after pair splitting. If doubling down is not allowed after pair splitting, then use the following pair splitting rules.
| Your Hand |
vs |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 2,2 |
|
Split on 4 to 7.Otherwise hit. |
| 3,3 |
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Split on 4 to 7. Otherwise hit. |
| 4,4 |
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Never split. Always hit. |
| 6,6 |
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Split on 3 to 6. Otherwise hit. |
Splitting Pairs
This table shows when you should Split identical pairs. (A "T" in the Pairs column represents any pair of ten-valued cards). A "Y" means you should split when you have the indicated pair, and the Dealers shows the indicated upcard.
| |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
T |
A |
| (A,A) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| (T,T) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (9,9) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
| (8,8) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| (7,7) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| (6,6) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (5,5) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (4,4) |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (3,3) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (2,2) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Key:
- Y = Yes, split the pair
- N = No, don't split the pair
Soft Totals
A "soft" hand is one that includes an Ace, which can be counted as 1 or as 11. The general rule of thumb is that you can always improve a soft hand with a total of 17 or less by hitting. Only hit a soft 18 when the Dealer shows a 9 or better.
| |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
T |
A |
| (A,A) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| (T,T) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (9,9) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
| (8,8) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| (7,7) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
| (6,6) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (5,5) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (4,4) |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (3,3) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| (2,2) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Key:
Hard Totals
A "hard" hand does not include an Ace. This table is the core of the Basic Strategy. A "D" in this table means you should Double in those situations.
| |
Dealer's Upcard |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
T |
A |
| 17 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 16 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 15 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 14 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 13 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 12 |
H |
H |
S |
S |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 11 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
| 10 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
| 9 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 8 |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
Key:
- H = Hit
- S = Stand
- D = Double; if unable, Hit
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