Blackjack table

With a hard 10 against a dealer 10, hitting is better than doubling.

Stand on hard 17 against a dealer ten; hitting risks busting and has a lower expected return.

A hard 10 against a dealer 5 is a strong doubling opportunity; splitting the fives would give up a favorable starting total.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 6, standing is the better play because the dealer is likely to bust.

Soft 19 is strong against a dealer 3; standing has better expected value than hitting or doubling.

Splitting 8s against a dealer 3 gives each hand a better chance than playing a hard 16.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 3, standing is the best play.

Soft 19 is strong against a dealer 3; standing has better expected value than hitting or doubling.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, and splitting tens or taking another card would lower expected value against a dealer 2.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 2, standing avoids the substantial risk of busting while the dealer must draw to at least 17.

Hard 19 is strong against a dealer 7; hitting or doubling risks busting for little upside.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, even against a dealer ten-value upcard. Hitting, splitting, or doubling would lower its expected value.

A hard 10 against a dealer 9 is a favorable doubling opportunity.

A hard 20 is very strong against a dealer 3; splitting tens or taking another card would reduce expected value.

Hard 19 is a strong total against a dealer 10; hitting or doubling risks busting for little upside.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 10 and no surrender option, hitting has better expected value than standing.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer ten has a higher expected value than hitting, which risks busting on many draws.

With a hard 16 against a dealer 10 and no surrender available, hitting has a better expected return than standing.

Hard 18 is a strong total against a dealer 8; hitting or doubling risks turning a favorable hand into a bust.

With a hard 14 against a dealer ace, hitting is better than standing or splitting the sevens.

A hard 20 is already a very strong hand; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens against a dealer 2 would reduce its expected value.