Blackjack Counting Basic Strategy 5

Question 1

You have a hard 8 against a dealer 5. What is the correct play?

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Hit hard 8 against any dealer upcard because 8 is too low a total to double profitably.

Question 2

A player holds Ace-5 (soft 16) and the dealer shows a 4. What does basic strategy recommend?

Accepted Answer

Double down

Answer

Double down on soft 16 against a dealer 4 because the dealer is weak and you cannot bust with one more card.

Question 3

You have a hard 14 and the dealer shows a 10. What is the basic strategy play?

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Hit hard 14 against a dealer 10 because the dealer is strong and standing gives you almost no chance of winning.

Question 4

When does basic strategy recommend NOT splitting a pair of Aces?

Accepted Answer

Never — always split Aces

Answer

Basic strategy always calls for splitting Aces because starting two hands with an Ace gives the best possible advantage.

Question 5

You have a pair of 3s against a dealer 8. Basic strategy says to:

Accepted Answer

Hit

Answer

Hit a pair of 3s against a dealer 8 because the dealer is too strong to make splitting worthwhile.

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