Do you hit on 11 in blackjack?

Remember, your double down bet must always match your initial bet amount. For most people, particularly those who are newer to blackjack, it's almost always a good idea to double down when you are showing an 11.

Should you hit on 11?

When the playing rules specify that the live blackjack dealer must hit soft 17 (h17), you should double down on 11 against all dealer upcards (including against an Ace).

What is the 11 rule in blackjack?

The Dealer's first ace counts as 11 unless it busts the hand. Subsequent aces count as one. If the player's total is closer to 21 than the Dealer's, the player wins even money (1 – 1). If the player's total is lower than the Dealer's total then their Blackjack wager will be lost to the House.

Is it better to double 11 or 10 in blackjack?

When you double down, you risk losing double your original bet, but with 11 vs. 10, you win double your bet more often, giving you a higher average profit.

What numbers do you hit on in blackjack?

It is common practice to hit on eight or less, but stand on anything 12 or higher. When the dealer has a three, you should hit on anything eight or below and 12, while standing on anything 13 or over. If the dealer has a two it is best to hit on nine or less and stand on anything 13 or over.

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Do you hit on 15 against a 10?

In a double- or multi-deck game, if your 15 consists of an 8-7, hit against a dealer 10 upcard (rather than surrender). In all games, if your 16 is multi-card or the result of a pair split, stand against a dealer's 10 upcard instead of hit.

Do you hit on 12 against a 2?

Traditional basic strategy (also known as “total-dependent strategy”) says to stand on hard 12 against a dealer's 4, 5, and 6 up card, and hit against a dealer's 2, 3, and 7 though Ace up card. The biggest mistake that players make when they are dealt a hard 12 occurs when the dealer's up card is a 2 or 3.

Should I always double down on 11?

For most people, particularly those who are newer to blackjack, it's almost always a good idea to double down when you are showing an 11.

Do you hit 16 vs 7?

If you play basic strategy at blackjack, you'll hit 16 if the dealer's face-up card is 7 or higher.

Are aces worth 10 or 11 in blackjack?

All cards are at face value, except for the King, Queen and Jack which count as 10. An Ace will have a value of 11 unless that would give a player or the dealer a score in excess of 21; in which case, it has a value of 1. The dealer starts the game.

Should you hit on a 12 or 13 in blackjack?

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Ultimately, the game's main aim is to beat the dealer's hand. While it's not advised, some players choose to hit when they have a hand total of 12 or 13 and the dealer has a lower card. That hand is very unlikely to win but it just might, depending on what card you'll draw next.

Do you hit on 10 blackjack?

10 will bring defeat roughly 77% of the time in most blackjack variants. Deciding to stand will rarely pay off, and you're almost throwing away your money. You're also likely going to bust when you decide to hit. However, you'll lose about 74% of the time, which is 3% less than standing.

Do you double with 11 against a 2?

A hard 10 or 11 puts you in a powerful position – that is, with any two cards, not including an ace, that make 10 or 11 (2-8, 2-9, 3-7, 3-8, 4-6, 4-7, 5-6). If the dealer has a lower total, it's time to double down.

Do you double on every 11 in blackjack?

If the dealer shows a lower card than a 10, it is a good strategy to double down. If the casino rules dictate the dealer must hit soft 17, you should always double down on 11 no matter what the dealer's up card.

Do you double 11 vs 9?

Given a common six-deck game in which dealers hit soft 17, basic strategy tables tell you to double down with hard 11 against any dealer up card; on hard 10 when the dealer has any up card from 2 through 9; or on hard 9 when the dealer shows a 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Should you always hit 16 in blackjack?

If you hit the 16, you will win 25.23 percent of the time, bust out 69.31 percent of the time and push 5.46 percent of the time for a net loss of 44.08 percent of the time. By standing on the “hard 16” you will win 29.01 percent of the time and lose 70.99 percent of the time for a loss of 41.98 percent of the time.

Do you hit 12 vs 6?

12 stands against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit. 11 always doubles. 10 doubles against dealer 2 through 9 otherwise hit. 9 doubles against dealer 3 through 6 otherwise hit.

Do you hit soft 17 vs 6?

Now you've got a 2-4-ace or a soft 17 hand. Bingo, you remember the rule that you should double down on soft 17 when dealer shows a 6. But hold on here. In most land-based and online casinos, the casino rules prohibit doubling down on a hand once you draw a third card.

Do you split 7s against a 9?

You should split against a dealer's upcard of 2-7. Hit against a dealer 8 and 9 upcard.

Do you double 11 vs 8?

Never double down when you're showing anything higher than an 11, as the chances of going bust are too high to risk. It's better to simply hit or stick on a lower total, and then hope that the dealer goes bust. Basically, if you're ever unsure whether to double down, stick to the safe option and keep your bet as it is.

Do you ever split 10s?

Splitting a 10-10 hand is fine, but not a jack-queen hand, for example. After the first split, doubling down and further splitting of hands may be limited. After the first split, an ace and a ten-card may be regarded as a non-blackjack 21. After splitting aces you're generally not allowed to hit more than once.

Is it better to play 1 or 2 hands in blackjack?

The answer is, yes, for several reasons. Playing two hands is an excellent way of increasing your bet spread when the count is in your favor. You can also bet 50% of what you would have bet on one hand, on each of two hands, with less risk and variance.

Should I hit or stay on 13?

When gamblers find themselves in a situation where their hand totals 13 and the dealer's upcard is from 2 through 6, they should stand. For the rest of the possibilities of the dealer's upcard, players need to hit, i.e. against stronger cards 7 through ace.

Do you split 8s against a 2?

A split pair of eights is expected to win against dealer upcards of 2 through 7 and to lose less against dealer upcards of 8 through ace. If a player hits on a pair of eights, he is expected to lose $52 for a $100 bet.

Do you split 2s against a 6?

The basic playing strategy for a double- or multi-deck game where doubling down after pair splitting is not allowed (NDAS) is to: split 2s against a dealer's 4, 5, 6 or 7; otherwise hit.