Blackjack table

Hard 13 against a dealer ten is a basic strategy hit, and the dealer has already peeked for blackjack. Doubling is not favorable here, and standing on 13 loses more often than hitting.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, since the dealer makes a pair-of-tens-or-better hand most of the time. Basic strategy says hit, and surrender isn't available.

Hard 18 (4+9+A+4, ace counted as 1) against a dealer King: standing is correct, since hitting a hard 18 risks busting and has lower expected value than standing.

Hard 16 against a dealer ten is a weak spot, but basic strategy with no surrender says to hit because standing loses more often on average. The dealer has already peeked and has no blackjack.

Soft 15 vs dealer 3: basic strategy says double only for soft 13-14 vs 5-6 and soft 15-16 vs 4-6, so against a 3 the correct play is to hit.

Hard hand 15 (Ace counted as 1) against a dealer 3: basic strategy says to stand, since the dealer busts often with a weak upcard.

Hard 11 against a dealer 6 is a strong doubling spot, since the dealer is likely to bust and a 10-value card gives me 21.

Hard 16 against a dealer 2 is a stand by basic strategy, since the dealer busts often enough with a weak upcard and hitting risks busting a stiff hand.

Hard 14 against a dealer 3 is a stand in basic strategy, since the dealer busts often enough with a weak upcard.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a basic strategy hit, since standing loses more often than hitting and doubling is not favorable with 14.

Hard 15 (T+4+A counting ace as 1) against a dealer 9 is a basic-strategy hit, since standing wins too rarely against a strong upcard. Chat is off, so the table message is empty.

Hard 18 (T+4+A+3) against a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting or drawing a small improvement, and standing has the higher expected value.

Hard 16 against a dealer 2 is a stand by basic strategy, since the dealer busts often enough with a weak upcard and hitting risks busting a stiff hand.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is a losing spot, but basic strategy says hit because standing loses more often than drawing. Doubling is not appropriate with 14 against a ten.

Hard 7 against a dealer 8 is a basic strategy hit; doubling is only correct on 9-11, so hitting is best.

Hard 12 against a dealer 8 is a hit by basic strategy, since standing is only correct against a dealer 4 through 6.

Soft 15 against a dealer ten is a basic strategy hit. Doubling is not favorable against a ten, and standing on 15 is weak.

Hard 12 (the ace must count as 1) against a dealer ten is a hit in basic strategy, since standing loses more often than the small bust risk of hitting.

Hard 18 (A+4+7+6 counts the ace as 1) against a dealer ten is a stand; hitting risks busting on anything above a 3, and standing has better expectation.

Hard 13 against a dealer ten is a losing spot either way, but basic strategy says hit because standing loses more often. Doubling is not advisable with this hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer ten is a losing spot either way, but hitting loses slightly less than standing in basic strategy, and surrender is not available.

Hard 15 against a dealer ten is a weak hand, but basic strategy without surrender says to hit. Standing loses more often in the long run, and doubling is clearly worse.

Hard 19 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting and doubling is not favorable.

Hard 8 against a dealer 8 is best played by hitting under basic strategy; doubling is only advised on 9-11 and standing on 8 is too weak.

Soft 19 against a dealer 8 is a stand in basic strategy, since standing has a higher expected value than hitting. Doubling is not legal with three cards.

Hard 18 against a dealer ten is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting and doubling is negative expected value.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 is a stand under basic strategy; hitting risks busting and doubling has negative expected value.

Hard 11 against a dealer 10 is a favorable double in basic strategy with 6 decks, and doubling is legal here. The dealer peeks for blackjack, so the double is not exposed to a dealer natural.

Hard 7 against a dealer ten is a basic strategy hit; doubling is not favorable and standing on 7 is too weak.

Soft 18 against a dealer ten is a hit in basic strategy, since standing on 18 loses more often than the risk of drawing to improve it, and the dealer stands on all 17s. Doubling is not legal with three cards.

Hard 18 (3+4+A+10) against a dealer ten is a stand; hitting risks busting on most cards and has lower expected value than standing.

Hard 12 against a dealer ten is a basic-strategy hit; standing is only better against a dealer 4-6, and doubling is not correct here.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing spot when standing, and basic strategy says to hit. Hitting gives the best expected value here, and surrender is not available.