Blackjack Counting Basic Strategy 3

Question 1

What is the basic strategy play for a hard 9 against a dealer 2?

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Hit hard 9 against a dealer 2 because the dealer's upcard is not weak enough to justify doubling on 9.

Question 2

You hold a pair of 5s against a dealer 6. The correct play is:

Accepted Answer

Double down

Answer

Never split 5s; instead double down on the hard 10 against the dealer's weak upcard of 6.

Question 3

You have a hard 13 and the dealer shows a 6. Basic strategy says to:

Accepted Answer

Stand

Answer

Stand on hard 13 against a dealer 6 because the dealer has a high probability of busting.

Question 4

What is the correct play for a soft 13 (Ace-2) against a dealer 5?

Accepted Answer

Double down

Answer

Double down on soft 13 against a dealer 5 because the dealer is weak and you can capitalize with an aggressive play.

Question 5

You hold a pair of 8s against a dealer 10. What is the basic strategy play?

Accepted Answer

Split

Answer

Always split 8s regardless of the dealer's upcard because 16 is the worst hand and splitting gives two chances to improve.

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