Blackjack table

Splitting 7s against a dealer 2 is the stronger basic-strategy play with double after split allowed.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 2, standing is the basic-strategy play.

With a hard 17 against the dealer's 2, standing is better than risking a bust by hitting or doubling.

A hard 20 is strong even against a dealer ace; splitting tens or drawing would reduce expected value.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 10-value card, hitting has better expected value than standing.

A hard 20 is a strong hand against the dealer's ten-value upcard; hitting would almost always bust.

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

A hard 20 is a strong hand; splitting jacks or taking another card would reduce its expected value against a dealer 4.

A hard 10 against a dealer 5 is a strong doubling opportunity.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; splitting tens or taking another card against an 8 would reduce its expected value.

A hard 19 is strong, and the dealer's 5 is a weak upcard; hitting or doubling risks turning a likely win into a bust.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit; standing is unlikely to win, and doubling is too risky.

Hard 20 is a strong hand; hitting against a dealer ten is far more likely to bust than improve it.

Standing on a hard 17 against a dealer 10 avoids the high risk of busting on a hit.

With a hard 5 against the dealer's 8, hitting is clearly preferable to standing or doubling.

A hard 10 against a dealer 8 should be hit; doubling is unavailable after three cards.

Hard 20 is a very strong hand; hitting risks a bust with little upside.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 3, hitting has better expected value than standing.

Hard 18 is strong against a dealer 3; hitting risks busting and has lower expected value.

Soft 18 against a dealer 6 is a favorable doubling opportunity.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit; standing is too likely to lose, and doubling is too risky.

A hard 10 against a dealer 6 is a strong doubling opportunity.

With a hard 13 against the dealer’s 6, standing is the best basic-strategy play.

Hard 15 against a dealer ace is a hit under basic strategy; standing is less favorable, and doubling is too risky.

A hard 19 is strong even against a dealer ace; hitting risks busting with little chance to improve.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is more likely to lose by standing; hitting offers the better expected return.