Blackjack Strategy

Helpful Blackjack Hints

• Using different number of decks: all other conditions being the same, as a general rule the fewer the decks, the better for the player.
• Allowing the dealer to hit a soft 17: a disadvantage to the player. It gives the dealer a chance to improve.
• Allowing a double down after splitting pairs : can be advantageous to the player if used wisely.
• Allowing re-splitting of Aces: a clear advantage to the player.

Blackjack Play Table

Blackjack Variations

Las Vegas Blackjack

Las Vegas Blackjack games are played with two decks and the House must hit on hands less than soft 17 (17 involving an Ace ) and must stand on hands of 17 or greater.

Atlantic City Blackjack

Atlantic City Blackjack games are played with four decks and the House must hit on 16 and stand all 17's.

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