Blackjack table

A hard 7 against a dealer 2 is too weak to stand or double, so I take a card to improve the hand; busting is unlikely with one card.

Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is a stand, since the dealer has a weak upcard and a bust is likely; hitting risks busting on most draws.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a weak hand that busts rarely on a single hit, and standing would leave the dealer's likely 17-20 far ahead. Hitting is the standard play here.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, since the dealer's likely total is strong. Hitting has the better expected value here, and the ace is counted as 1, so one card cannot bust me.

A pair of fives totals 10, but doubling into a dealer ace is not favorable when the dealer stands on soft 17, so hitting is the better play. Splitting 5s is worse than hitting this total.

Hard 14 against a dealer ace is a losing stand, and hitting is the better play; a hit can't bust with a 5 or lower card, so the risk is limited.

Hard 16 against a dealer 3 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer's weak upcard gives a good chance of busting. Hitting risks busting on a 10-value card.

Hard 20 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and the dealer's King upcard gives them a likely 20 or bust risk only if they hit well; splitting or doubling is not profitable here.

Hard 20 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and the dealer's 5 upcard makes busting likely, so standing is the best play.

A hard 18 against a dealer king is a stand, since the dealer's likely total of 20 beats most hands and hitting or doubling risks busting into a bad outcome.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a weak hand that usually busts if it stands, and the dealer's likely total of 17 or more makes a hit with a 10-chip bet the better play than doubling or standing.

Hard 20 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes, and the dealer's 7 upcard makes busting unlikely for them to exceed, so standing is clearly best.

A hard 5 cannot bust on one card, and the dealer's 9 is strong, so hitting is better than standing or doubling into a likely weak total.

A hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a losing stand, and a hit has a real chance to improve without busting on most cards.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a losing stand, and doubling is not worthwhile, so hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a strong standing hand, and hitting or doubling risks busting into a weak position. Standing keeps the bet at 10 chips with a high win probability.

Hard 20 is a strong standing hand, and the dealer's queen upcard gives them a weak-to-average chance of exceeding 20 on their own, so hitting risks busting for little gain. Splitting or doubling isn't attractive with this total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 5 is a stand under basic strategy, since the dealer's weak upcard gives a good chance of busting. Doubling or hitting risks more chips than it gains.

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand, since any hit risks busting on a card that most often pushes it over 21. Doubling is not worthwhile with a total this strong.

Soft 19 is already a strong total against the dealer's 9, and doubling or hitting only adds risk without a clear edge. Standing keeps the bet at 10 chips.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, and doubling is not favorable here, so hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 19 is a strong total that beats most dealer outcomes against a dealer 10, and hitting risks busting for little gain.

Hard 19 against a dealer 4 is a clear stand, since the dealer busts often and any hit risks busting my hand.

A hard 13 against a dealer 9 is a poor standing hand, and the dealer's strong upcard makes standing unlikely to win. Hitting gives the best chance to improve without busting on the next card.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand, since any hit risks busting with a 12 to 16 hand that is already strong. Doubling is not worthwhile on a total this high.