Blackjack table

Stand on soft 19 against the dealer’s 2. Under six-deck rules with the dealer standing on soft 17, this is the basic-strategy play.

Basic strategy stands on hard 15 against a dealer 3. Hitting risks busting, while the dealer's weak upcard makes standing the better expected-value choice.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer’s 3. Hitting risks busting, while standing is the basic-strategy play.

Hit hard 14 against a dealer 9. Standing is less favorable against this strong upcard, and doubling would increase exposure on a weak hand.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 12 against a dealer ten-value upcard. Standing or doubling has a lower expected return.

Hit hard 8 against the dealer's 10. There is no risk of busting on this draw, and doubling is unfavorable against a strong upcard.

Hit this hard 16 against the dealer’s ten. With no surrender available, hitting is preferable for this hand composition despite the bust risk.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 16 against a dealer 9 when surrender is unavailable. Standing has a lower expected return.

Stand on hard 19 against the dealer's 9. Hitting has a high bust risk and lowers expected value.

Stand on hard 20 against the dealer’s 7. Keeping this strong total has higher expected value than hitting, doubling, or splitting the kings.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer’s 2. Hitting or doubling risks busting and has lower expected value.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 8 against a dealer 7. The hand needs improvement, and doubling is not favorable here.

Hit hard 10 against the dealer's 7. Drawing cannot bust this hand, and doubling is unavailable with three cards.

Stand on hard 18 against the dealer's 7. Hitting carries a high bust risk and has lower expected value.

Stand on hard 13 against the dealer’s 4. Basic strategy favors letting the dealer risk busting rather than drawing into a weak total.

Basic strategy calls for standing on soft 18 against a dealer 8. Hitting or doubling has lower expected value.

Basic strategy calls for standing on hard 15 against a dealer 6. The dealer's high bust risk makes standing preferable to risking a bust by hitting.

Basic strategy calls for hitting hard 12 against a dealer 2 in this six-deck game. Hitting has a higher expected value than standing or doubling.

Stand on hard 20 against the dealer’s 3. Keeping this strong total has higher expected value than splitting, doubling, or hitting.

Doubling hard 11 against a dealer ten-value upcard is the basic-strategy play and maximizes expected profit under these rules.

Basic strategy calls for hitting soft 15 against a dealer 7. The ace prevents busting on this draw, while standing or doubling offers lower expected value.

Hit hard 15 against the dealer’s 7. Basic strategy favors improving this weak total rather than standing against a strong upcard.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer's 3. Hitting risks a bust and has lower expected value than standing.