playing this basic strategy minimizes the casinos edge to about 0.44%. Multi-card decks table(Dealer's hand on top - Player's hand on left side)D=double downH=hitS=standP=split
*=split if double down allowed afterwards if surrender is allowed, then do so with 16 against dealers 9,10 and ace, and 15 against dealers 10. (but not against ace).
Strategy for Soft Hand
Soft hand is the name of the player's hand with Aces which are counted as 11. There are set of possible and advised decisions for players taking in account the number of points in player's and dealer's hands.
Soft player's hand (Ace is counted as 11) |
Dealer's hand (face up card)
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Basic rules
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13 or 14
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5 or 6
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Double or Hit
This is not the best player's hand, but it is possible to double (and get only one card) or simply hit to improve the winning chances.
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15 or 16
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4, 5 or 6
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Double or Hit
It is not advised to stand with such cards. Players may double as it is less likely they bust. If the bet is doubled, player gets just one card but in case of winning the payout is great.
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17
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3, 4, 5 or 6
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Double or Hit
If the dealer's card is 3-6, there are possibilities that he goes bust, so players are advise to hit or double and this way increase their winnings.
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18
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3, 4, 5 or 6
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Double
It may seem to be crazy as the chances for winning are only 55% comparing to 58% when stand, but it is a risk that is worth taking as the payout will be great.
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18
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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7or 8
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Stand
It is not advised to take a risk and the wise decision would be to stand.
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18
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9, 10, face cards or Ace
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Hit
This decision may improve the hand of total 18 as the dealer may get 19 or 20.
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19, 20 or 21
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Stand
Players are highly advised to stand as the risk of losing in case of hitting or doubling is to big.
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