Learn Winning Strategy for Online Blackjack

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A Winning Strategy for Blackjack

It's true! You can actually increase your odds of winning in blackjack to a great degree by following the blackjack strategy discussed below.

The blackjack strategy discussed below is also known as the basic blackjack strategy. It is quite simple to use: just compare your hand total with the Dealer's up card and take the recommended action.

This winning strategy for blackjack can help you play every possible hand - be it a hard hand, a soft hand, or a pair.

Have a look at how you can benefit from this strategy.

Blackjack Strategy for Playing Hard Hands

A hard hand does not contain an Ace or if at all it does, the Ace is counted as 1 to avoid busting.

Always hit if your hand total is 8 or less. If the Dealer shows 3 through 6 and your hand total is 9, double down your bet; otherwise, hit. If you have a total of 10, double if the Dealer's up card is between 2 and 9, and hit otherwise. If your hand total is 11, hit if the Dealer shows an Ace. But if the Dealer shows 2 through 10, double down your bet. Stand if the Dealer shows a 4, 5, or 6 and your hand total is 12. Hit if the Dealer has any other card. If you get a hand total of 13 through 16 and the Dealer has 2 through 6, wait no more and stand. But if the Dealer shows any other card, just hit. Always stand if your hand total is 17 or more!

Blackjack Strategy for Playing Soft Hands

A soft hand contains an Ace and the Ace is valued at 11.

If you have Ace + 8 or Ace + 9, stand without checking the Dealer's up card. Stand if the Dealer shows a 2, 7, or 8 and you have Ace + 7. Hit if the Dealer shows a 9, 10, or Ace. Double if allowed or else stand if the Dealer's up card is 3, 4, 5, or 6. If you have Ace + 6, double if the dealer shows 3, 4, 5, or 6. Otherwise, hit. Double if the Dealer displays 4, 5, or 6 and you have Ace + 4 or Ace + 5. Hit otherwise. In case you get Ace + 2 or Ace + 3, double if the Dealer has got 5 or 6, otherwise, hit.

Blackjack Strategy for Playing Pairs

A pair is a set of two identical cards regardless of their suit.

Always split a pair of Aces and 8s. Never split a pair of 10s. Immediately stand. Split a pair of 9s if the Dealer shows a 7, 10, or Ace. Otherwise, stand. Split a pair of 7s if the Dealer is showing 2 through 7, otherwise, hit. If the Dealer is showing 2 through 6, split a pair of 6s. Otherwise, hit. Hit if you are dealt a pair of 5s and the Dealer is showing a 10 or Ace. If the Dealer has any other card, simply double down your bet. On getting a pair of 4s, split if the Dealer shows a 5 or 6. For any other card that the Dealer shows, simply hit. If you have a pair of 2s or 3s, split if the Dealer shows 2 through 7 and hit if the Dealer shows any other card.

The strategy explained above might look a bit complex to understand at first glance, but don't give up. Just give it a go. Play free blackjack games for a while using this strategy. It's been proved by the several gambling experts that this winning strategy for blackjack can certainly increase your odds of winnings by great degrees. Good luck!

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