Making the Right Plays in Blackjack: When to Hit, Double or Split

[maronza1]

Ron!! I just watched that video. And you're right man! But it depends on the size of the available BR though.

Yes and the stakes you are willimg to play
Im leaming towards playing conservatively untill you are in the hot streak of wins thats when its best to increase your bet size. The aim is to play many rounds.

 

[king11682]

In blackjack, the smartest plays depend on your hand and the dealer’s up-card. Hit when your hand is weak, double when the odds favor you, and split when it maximizes your chances of beating the dealer. Following basic strategy reduces the house edge

 

[Balou1982]

hi folks,

this is quite usefull stuff about blackjack - i have never get in touch so deep with it!
i dont really play it but im interested in tactics and maths stats because it is always good to learn something new to refresh brain .
in upcoming months i will try our free games and adapt my new basics when hitting and standing or splitting it ;-) - longt time ago i was also splitting 10´s or 9´s :-(

 

[kmiarka]

Thanks for this detailed guide, Tammy!

Even for those of us who have played for a while, it’s easy to let "gut feelings" take over during a losing streak.
Seeing the math laid out like this is a great reality check.

A quick question on the "One card allowed" rule for Aces: In your experience, if you split Aces and pull another Ace, do most casinos allow you to "re-split" that third Ace? I’ve found that rule varies wildly between online platforms and live tables, and it can really change the house edge.

 

[infonazar]

I plan to play blackjack this weekend. I reread this article and hope I’ll be able to put what I’ve learned into practice. I think that with this new knowledge, I’ll have a good chance of playing well after all