Blackjack table

Hard 9 against a dealer Ace is not a profitable double in 6-deck S17 basic strategy, so I hit and keep the option to improve.

I have a hard 19 against the dealer's Ace; standing keeps a strong total and avoids busting when only hit or stand are legal.

Hard 12 against a dealer ace is a losing stand; hitting gives the best chance to reach a stronger total without risking a double on a weak hand.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without risking an immediate bust by doubling.

Hard 10 against a dealer king is not strong enough to stand or double, so I will take another card to try to improve toward 17-21.

Hard 19 is a strong total, and standing is the correct basic-strategy play against a dealer 2; hitting or doubling risks busting for little gain.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a losing stand, so I hit to try to improve toward 17-21 while avoiding bust risk as much as possible. Doubling would risk extra chips on a weak starting total.

Hard 18 against a dealer 7 is a standing hand; hitting risks busting with little chance to improve safely.

Soft 14 against a dealer 2 is not strong enough to stand, and basic strategy says to hit rather than double here. Hitting cannot bust and gives a chance to improve toward 18-21.

Hard 14 against a dealer 2 is a standing hand per basic strategy; the dealer's weak upcard gives a good chance of a bust, and hitting risks busting a made total.

I have a hard 20 against a dealer 10, so standing gives the best chance to win without risking a bust. Doubling or splitting this strong total would unnecessarily put more chips at risk.

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a strong standing hand; hitting or doubling risks busting or reducing expected value.

Hard 13 against a dealer 6 is a standing hand under basic strategy; the dealer is likely to bust, so I avoid taking a card and risking busting myself.

Soft 14 against a dealer Ace is not strong enough to stand and is not a profitable double; basic strategy is to hit and try to improve toward 17-21.

Soft 17 against a dealer Ace is a hitting situation in S17 basic strategy; standing on 17 would often lose to the dealer's made hand.

Hard 15 against a dealer Ace is a hit in a 6-deck S17 game; standing gives the dealer too many ways to make 17-21.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 9, hitting is the correct basic-strategy play; splitting 6s or doubling here would increase risk without sufficient expected value.

Hard 10 against dealer upcard 4 is a strong double opportunity, maximizing value when the dealer is likely to bust or finish weak.

Hard 13 against a weak dealer 5 is a standing hand under basic strategy; the dealer is likely to bust, and doubling would risk more on a non-advantageous total.

Hard 13 against a dealer 4 is a standing hand under basic strategy; the dealer is likely to bust, and doubling would risk extra chips on a weak total.

Hard 7 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit; standing is too weak and doubling on 7 is not favorable.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hitting hand under basic strategy, since standing risks losing to the dealer's strong upcard.

Hard 19 is a strong standing total; hitting risks busting and the dealer's Queen upcard does not justify the risk.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, so I hit to try to improve to 17-21.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a losing stand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without risking a bust beyond what the dealer likely already threatens.

Hard 20 against a dealer queen is a strong standing hand; hitting risks busting for no gain, so I stand.

Hard 14 against the dealer's 4 is a standing hand in basic strategy; the dealer has a high chance of busting, and doubling is not warranted here.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a losing stand, so I hit to try to improve to 17-21. Doubling is not justified with a weak total.