Blackjack table

Hard 11 against a dealer ten is a marginal double in a 6-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17, and basic strategy favors doubling. The extra expected value from doubling outweighs simply hitting.

Hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a very strong hand, so standing is the basic strategy play. Splitting tens is not worth the risk of breaking up a made 20.

Hard 20 against a dealer ten is a strong hand; standing is correct, and splitting tens or doubling has lower expected value.

Hard 13 against a dealer King is a basic strategy hit, since standing loses more often than hitting. Doubling is not advisable here.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a losing stand; basic strategy says hit because the dealer is likely to make 18 or better. Doubling on 13 is not favorable.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8 is a stand in basic strategy, since hitting risks busting for little gain.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a favorable double; the extra bet has positive expected value since any ten-value card makes a strong 21 or 20.

Hard 10 against a dealer 7 is a standard double, since the chance of landing on 20 or 21 is high and the dealer is only a slight favorite to reach a made hand.

Hard 12 against a dealer 5 is a basic strategy stand, since the dealer is likely to bust and hitting risks busting first.

Hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy; hitting or doubling would lower expected value.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a basic strategy hit, since standing loses more often than hitting, and doubling is not favorable with a total of 14.

Hard 17 against a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy, since the bust risk from hitting outweighs the small chance of improving. Chat is off, so the table message is empty.

Hard 13 against a dealer Ace is a weak hand, and the dealer has already peeked and has no blackjack. Basic strategy says hit, since standing on 13 loses too often against an Ace and doubling is not favorable.

Hard 10 against a dealer 6 is a strong doubling spot, since a ten-value card gives 20 and the dealer is likely to bust.

Hard 13 against a dealer 4 is a basic strategy stand, since the dealer is likely to bust with a weak upcard.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is a losing spot either way, but basic strategy says to hit, since standing loses more often than hitting; doubling is clearly worse.

Hard 14 against a dealer 8 is a basic strategy hit, since standing loses more often than hitting and doubling is not favorable on a hard 14.

Hard 19 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting and gives up a strong hand.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer's likely total of 17 beats 13. Doubling isn't advised on hard 13.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is a losing spot either way, but basic strategy says hit because standing loses more often. Surrender is not available and doubling is unfavorable here.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer likely has a made hand of 17 or better. Surrender is not available and doubling on 16 is a losing play.

Hard 18 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting and gains little, and the dealer stands on all 17s.

Hard 19 against a dealer ten is a clear stand; hitting risks busting and doubling has negative expectation.

Hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a clear stand; the dealer is in a weak position and hitting or doubling would risk turning a strong hand into a worse one.