Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a standard hit; standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 16 vs dealer 6 is normally a stand, but standing on 16 against a likely dealer bust leaves little upside; basic strategy says stand, yet with 16 the expected value of hitting is only slightly worse and avoids locking in a loss. Actually basic strategy: stand vs 6.

Hard 17 vs dealer 6 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting a made hand.

Hard 17 vs dealer 8; hitting only risks busting with little gain.

Hard 16 vs dealer 10 is a standard hit; standing loses more often than hitting.

Hard 18 vs dealer 10 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting for minimal gain.

12 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing gives the dealer a strong edge.

Hard 18 vs dealer 10 is a stand by basic strategy; hitting risks busting for marginal gain.

Hard 14 vs dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand that must be improved; standing only wins if the dealer busts, while hitting gives a better expected value.

Hard 18 vs dealer 10 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting for marginal gain.

Basic strategy: never split 5s, but doubling 10 vs Q is also standard... actually correct play is double on hard 10 vs 10? No—vs dealer 10, hard 10 hits. Double is aggressive; standard is hit, but double 10 vs 10 is not recommended. Choose hit.

Hard 9 against a dealer queen is a clear hit; doubling is too risky against a strong upcard.

Hard 19 is a strong standing hand; hitting risks an almost certain bust. Standing keeps the hand complete and preserves value against the dealer's ten upcard.

Hard 10 against a dealer queen is a hitting situation; double is too risky against a strong upcard.

Standing on 20 is clearly optimal; only an ace would improve it and the risk of busting is too high.

Hard 17 vs dealer 3 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting with little gain.

Soft 14 (A-3) vs dealer 6 is a standard double: dealer busts often with 6 up and I can't bust on one hit.

Hard 17 vs dealer 10 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting for little gain.

Hard 17 vs dealer 6 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting against a likely dealer bust.

11 vs 10 with dealer standing on soft 17: basic strategy is to hit (double only vs 2-9 in S17 games).

Hard 19 vs dealer 3 is a clear stand; doubling risks a strong winning hand for marginal gain.

Hard 13 vs dealer 8 is a losing spot; basic strategy says hit since standing loses more against a likely dealer 18.

Hard 14 vs dealer 10 is a standard hit; standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 18 vs dealer J is a stand; hitting only risks busting against a likely dealer 20.

Hard 17 against an ace is a losing hand; basic strategy says hit (surrender unavailable).