Blackjack Counting Basic Strategy 2

Question 1

You have a hard 12 and the dealer shows a 2. What does basic strategy say?

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Against a dealer 2, basic strategy calls for hitting a hard 12 because the dealer's bust potential is not high enough to justify standing.

Question 2

You hold a pair of 9s and the dealer shows a 7. What is the correct basic strategy play?

Accepted Answer

Stand

Answer

Stand with a pair of 9s against a dealer 7 because your 18 beats the dealer's most likely total of 17.

Question 3

You have a soft 17 (Ace-6) and the dealer shows a 3. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Double down

Answer

Double down on soft 17 vs dealer 3 because the dealer is likely to bust and you can improve your hand without risk of busting.

Question 4

What is the correct play for a hard 16 against a dealer 10?

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Hit a hard 16 against a dealer 10 because the dealer is very likely to make a strong hand and you need to try to improve.

Question 5

You have a pair of 2s against a dealer 3. Basic strategy says to:

Accepted Answer

Split

Answer

Split 2s against a dealer 3 because splitting gives you two chances to build better hands against a weak dealer upcard.

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