Blackjack table

Hard 17 against a dealer 7 is a stand in basic strategy; hitting risks busting too often and doubling is clearly wrong.

Hard 17 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand, since the dealer is likely to bust or finish below 17 and hitting risks busting.

A hard 20 against a dealer ten is a strong hand, and basic strategy says to stand rather than split tens or double.

Hard 16 against a dealer 6 is a standard stand, since the dealer busts often with a 6 showing. Doubling on 16 is not correct basic strategy.

Hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a basic strategy hit; doubling is not recommended and standing is worse against a strong upcard.

Hard 11 against a dealer 4 is a strong doubling spot, so doubling maximizes expected value.

Hard 15 against a dealer 4 is a standard stand, since the dealer is likely to bust or end with a weak hand. Doubling or hitting is worse in basic strategy.

Hard 15 against a dealer 3 is a basic strategy stand, since the dealer busts often with a weak upcard and hitting risks busting. Doubling is not recommended with 15.

Hard 13 against a dealer 5 is a standard stand, since the dealer is likely to bust and hitting risks busting ourselves. Doubling is not correct with a hard 13.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit in basic strategy. Standing loses too often, and doubling is not appropriate here.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten-value upcard is a basic strategy hit, since standing loses more often than hitting in the long run.

Hard 9 against a dealer 5 is a strong doubling spot under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to bust or finish weak.

Hard 19 against a dealer ten is a clear stand; hitting or doubling has lower expected value.

Soft 19 against a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy for a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17. Doubling has slightly lower expected value here.

Pair of 4s versus a dealer 9 is best played as a hit under basic strategy. Splitting is poor here, and doubling on a hard 8 against a 9 is also not recommended.

Hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a standard hit, since the dealer is likely to make 17-19 and standing on 12 loses more often than hitting.

Hard 12 against a dealer Ace is best played by hitting under basic strategy. The dealer has already peeked and has no blackjack, and standing on 12 loses too often against an Ace.

Hard 17 against a dealer Ace should stand; hitting risks busting too often, and the dealer has already peeked for blackjack. Chat is off, so the table message is empty.

Hard 20 against a dealer 3 is a strong hand; basic strategy says to stand, and splitting tens is worse in expectation.

Hard 5 against a dealer ten is a clear hit; doubling is not favorable here and standing on 5 would be far too weak.

Hard 10 against a dealer Jd is far too weak to stand on, and doubling is not legal with three cards, so hitting is the best available play.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since standing loses more often than the bust risk costs. Chat is off, so the table message is empty.

The hand totals 19 (2+3+5+2+7) against a dealer 10-upcard, and hitting a hard 19 has a very high bust risk and a poor expectation, so standing is correct.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 6 is to stand, since the dealer busts often with a 6 showing and hitting risks busting.