Why not double on ace 9?

When Not To Double Down. Here's a pretty obvious one: never double down when the dealer is showing an ace. Quite simply, the chances of them getting blackjack are just too high. Even if they check and don't have blackjack, there's a very good chance that they'll end up with a total close to 21.

Should you double on a 9?

Hard 9 Against the Dealer's Low Cards

When you are dealt a total of 9, double down when the dealer shows a card between 2 and 6 (any card below 7, not including the Ace). This must be a hard 9; meaning there is no Ace in your hand – so the combinations could be 2-7, 3-6 or 4-5.

Should you double down with an ace?

An ace is a pretty powerful card to have in your hand when you're playing blackjack, which is exactly why you should never double down if the dealer is showing one!

Why double down on 9?

Doubling down with a hard 9 or 10 works best if the dealer has a total of 2–6 in their hand since there are more chances that they'll get a lower total or bust.

Why double on 11 against an ace?

If you double-down against the Ace instead of just playing out the hand in the normal fashion, you will gain a staggering amount of 6.56% over just the normal play. This is one of the many “tricks” I have learned by tediously documenting my own real world play for the past 30 years and analyzing the results.

When Should You Should Double Down in Blackjack?

Do you double 11 against 9?

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 double a 10 against a 9?

You should always double down if you are holding ten and the dealer is holding a card lower than a seven. However, if you have ten and the dealer also has 10 or 11, you should not double your bet. If they have 7, 8, or 9, doubling or not will be fairly even in value.

Why not split 9s blackjack?

(The dealer has a relative high probability of busting, and by splitting, you have the opportunity to bet more money when the dealer's chance of busting is greatest.) When the dealer shows a 7 upcard, standing is the better play than splitting because it will win you more money.

Should you always hit 16 in blackjack?

When holding nine or less or 12-16 it's best to hit, but stand on a total of 17 or more. If the dealer's card is a four, five or six it is vital you do not bust.

Why is everyone saying double down?

Where does double down come from? In its original context of the card game blackjack, double down describes a strategy wherein a player who is confident in their hand chooses to double their bid. The phrase is found in a book on card-playing by noted magician John Scarne in 1949.

Do you double 11 against 10?

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.

Should you double down 11 vs ace?

In MOST cases, it is best to DOUBLE DOWN if you have 11 and the dealer is showing an Ace. However, IF your game uses four or more decks of cards AND the rule require the dealer to stand on Soft 17, then it is better to HIT. According to basic strategy, in S17 games 4–8 decks, you should hit an 11 against an ace.

Do dealers count ace 1 or 11?

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.

What is soft doubling?

They're called “soft” because they can't be busted with a one-card hit. If you draw a 6 or higher to your Ace-5, it's not 22. The Ace can be counted as 1 instead, leaving you with 12. “Doubling down” is making a second bet equal to your first.

Do you hit or stay on 14 in blackjack?

17 and up always stands. 16 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit. 15 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit. 14 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.

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 13 against a 2?

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 hit 12 against a 3?

That may be true for most stiff hands (meaning, a hard 12 through 16) but it's not the case when you are holding a 12 against a 3. There are only four cards that could bust your 12 — a ten, jack, queen, or king. On the other hand, five cards will get you to 17–21 (a five, six, seven, eight, or nine).

What numbers should you never split in blackjack?

What are the worst hands to split in blackjack?

If a player is dealt a pair of eights, the total of 16 is considered a troublesome hand. In fact, the value 16 is said to be the worst hand one can have in blackjack.

Should you ever split 10s in blackjack?

When it comes to splitting 10s in the game of blackjack, the bottom line should be: Average players should never split and should always stand on 20. Card counters will sometimes split in ten-rich decks. Smart tournament players will sometimes split when they need to bet more chips, especially if it's the last hand.

Should you split 2 10s in blackjack?

In Face-up Blackjack, where all the cards dealt are exposed, including both dealer's cards, the correct strategy is to split 10s against the dealer's 13, 14, 15 or 16.

Should you hit on 12 in blackjack?

Blackjack: When to hit

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.

Are aces worth 10 or 11 in blackjack?

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. Every player gets 2 cards, face up. The dealer gets 2 cards, with a Hole Card (1 card face down).