Blackjack table

Hard 17 vs dealer 10 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Splitting 4s against a dealer 7 is the standard basic-strategy play: it turns a weak 8 into two hands that can build totals against a likely dealer 20.

Hard 10 against a dealer 7 is a strong doubling spot per basic strategy; the expected value of doubling beats hitting.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7: the dealer likely makes 17, so standing loses more often than hitting; basic strategy says hit.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a standard stand; hitting risks busting with little gain since only 9,10,A improve the hand.

Hard 15 vs dealer 10 is a marginal losing spot; standing avoids the risk of busting on a hit and keeps the hand simple. No draw justifies doubling here.

Splitting 2s against a dealer 10 is standard basic strategy; it turns a weak 4 into two hands that can improve, and DAS makes it more attractive.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a basic-strategy hit; doubling here would risk too much on a likely losing spot. I'll hit and then play the 6 similarly.

Hard 20 stands regardless of the dealer's upcard.

Hard 6 against a dealer 10 is an automatic hit — no bust risk and standing would almost certainly lose. Basic strategy gives no double or split option here.

Hard 8 vs dealer 10 is a clear basic-strategy hit; standing on 8 almost guarantees a loss against a likely dealer 20.

Hard 17 vs dealer 10: basic strategy is to stand — hitting busts about 69% of the time and even improved totals often lose to a 10 upcard. Hand 0 already stands on 20.

Hard 14 vs dealer 2 is a basic-strategy stand: dealer busts often from a 2, and hitting risks busting with only marginal gain.

Hard 11 vs dealer 2 is a textbook double in 6-deck S17 basic strategy; the extra bet has higher EV than hitting.

Hard 13 vs dealer 10 is a clear hit per basic strategy; standing loses to any dealer made hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing standing position; basic strategy says hit despite bust risk.

Soft 14 (A,3) against a dealer 10 is a clear basic-strategy hit; doubling is too weak here, and standing leaves the hand far below the dealer's likely 20.

Soft 18 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand if stood; basic strategy is to hit, since the ace gives me room to improve without busting.

Basic strategy: split 3,3 against a dealer 5, especially with double-after-split allowed, giving two hands with strong expected value versus a weak upcard.

Hard 5 against a dealer 5: total is far too low to stand; taking one card is safe (cannot bust with any draw).

Hard 8 vs dealer 5 is a hit per basic strategy; standing on 8 gives almost no chance to win, and doubling isn't available with three cards.

Hard 13 against dealer 5: standing is close to correct, but hitting once on a three-card 13 after splitting is acceptable; basic strategy stands here, so I stand.

Hard 14 against a dealer 5 is a stand per basic strategy; the dealer's bust risk is high.

Hard 8 vs dealer 5 in a 6-deck game: basic strategy says hit, since doubling 8 is only profitable in single-deck and standing leaves no chance to improve.

18 is a strong made hand; standing is clearly optimal against a dealer 5.

Hard 19 is a strong made hand; standing is clearly optimal against a dealer 6, and doubling would risk a near-certain win for no strategic gain.

Basic strategy with DAS splits pairs of 2s only against dealer 2–7; against an 8 the expected value of hitting is higher than splitting or standing.

Hard 14 against a dealer 8 is a basic-strategy hit; standing only wins if the dealer busts, which is unlikely from an 8.

Hard 20 is a near-certain winner against a dealer 8; hitting could only bust. Standing maximizes expected value.

Hard 16 vs dealer 10; basic strategy says stand (surrender unavailable, hit is worse).

Hard 17 against a dealer King: standing is basic strategy since hitting risks busting roughly 69% of the time, and 17 is already a competitive total.

9 vs dealer 9 is a hitting situation by basic strategy; standing loses too often. Doubling with 9 vs 9 is marginal, so a simple hit is safest.

Hard 13 against a dealer 9 is a clear basic-strategy hit; standing only wins if the dealer busts, which is unlikely from a 9 up.

Hard 17 is a standing hand against a dealer 9; hitting risks busting with no upside since 17 already beats many dealer outcomes.

Hard 20 is a near-certain winner; standing maximizes expected value against any dealer upcard including an Ace.

Hard 20 is a near-made hand; standing wins against a dealer 8 in the vast majority of cases. Splitting queens or doubling would only risk a strong position for no meaningful gain.

Hard 20 against a dealer 8 is a near-certain winner; standing maximizes expected value. Doubling or splitting tens would only reduce EV.

Hard 9 vs dealer 3 is a standard basic-strategy double (S17, 6 decks): the dealer's 3 upcard is weak and likely to bust, so maximizing stake here has positive expected value.