Blackjack Basic Strategy

Question 1

If the dealer draws a 7, you should always split a pair of nines.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

When is it OK to split cards when playing blackjack?

Accepted Answer

After receiving a pair in the cards

Answer

When they turn 17 on their cards

Answer

When they want

Answer

Whenever the dealer receives a 10 or above

Question 3

Third base (the far left seat) is the ideal location for the basic blackjack player.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

What does "soft 17" mean?

Accepted Answer

Starting with an Ace and a 6

Answer

A 17 formed from three or more cards

Answer

Created out of a face card and a seven.

Answer

A starting hand of 7 and Ace

Question 5

What does a blackjack consist of?

Accepted Answer

A 10 card value and an ace

Answer

Any set of cards that adds up to 21

Answer

When you use just two dealt cards to defeat the dealer

Answer

A combination of the Ace of clubs and the Ace of spades

Question 6

When the dealer's up card is an ace, you should always take even money on a blackjack hand.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

What should you always do if you obtain two Aces?

Accepted Answer

Always split

Answer

Double Down

Answer

Stand

Answer

Hit