Blackjack table

Hard 12 against the dealer’s 8 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is too likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard, and doubling is unfavorable.

A hard 19 is strong against the dealer’s 8; hitting risks busting, so stand.

Stand on hard 15 against the dealer’s 6; the dealer is more likely to bust, so hitting risks too much.

Standing on hard 18 is the best play against a dealer 10-value upcard; hitting or doubling would have a worse expected outcome.

Double 11 against the dealer’s 4; this is a favorable spot to take one card and increase the bet.

Hard 8 is too weak to stand, and doubling against a dealer ten is unfavorable. Hit to improve the hand.

Hit hard 16 against the dealer’s 10; standing has a poor expected outcome, and surrender is unavailable.

Stand on hard 19; hitting risks busting and is not beneficial against a dealer ten.

Soft 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer 7. Hitting preserves flexibility, while doubling is generally reserved for stronger dealer-upcard matchups.

Soft 16 is too weak to stand against a dealer 7. Hitting cannot bust on a single card, so take a card to improve the hand.

A hard 15 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s 7, and doubling is not advisable here. Hit to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 14 against the dealer’s 6; the dealer is more likely to bust, and hitting risks busting our hand.

Hard 12 is not strong enough to stand against a dealer 3; basic strategy calls for hitting, while doubling is not appropriate.

A hard 7 is too weak to stand or double against a dealer 9. Hit to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 17; hitting risks busting, and basic strategy stands against a dealer 9.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is too weak to stand, and doubling risks committing more chips with a poor hand. Hit to try to improve.

Hard 13 against an ace is a hit under basic strategy; standing has poor prospects against the dealer’s strong upcard.

With 12 against a dealer 9, basic strategy is to hit; standing is too likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

A hard 12 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10, and doubling is not advisable. Hit to try to improve the hand.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting without improving the expected outcome.

A hard 20 is a strong hand; hitting risks busting, and doubling or splitting is inferior to standing against a dealer 7.

A hard 20 is a strong hand; hitting risks busting, and standing is optimal against a dealer 7.

A hard 5 is too weak to stand or double, even against an ace. Hit to improve the hand.

A hard 15 is too weak to stand against an ace; hitting has the better expected value.

A total of 5 is far too weak to stand or double, even against a dealer 3. Hit to improve the hand.

Hard 14 should stand against a dealer 3; the dealer has a relatively high chance of busting, while hitting risks busting my hand.

A hard 7 is too weak to stand or double. Hit against the dealer’s 4 to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 16 against a dealer 4; the dealer has a substantial chance to bust, and hitting risks busting immediately.