BlackJack Strategy

We will provide a basic black jack strategy to increase your chances of beating the dealer. The provided strategy is based on a standard black jack game as it is played in most online black jack casinos. That is:

- Multi-deck game

- Dealer stands on 17

- No Surrender Option

Remember that this is a simplified strategy. Depending whether you are a true gambler or would like to play it safe, you could follow a different strategy. Especially on a multi-player black jack table players except everyone to follow the basic strategy.

You can select the strategy option in the free black jack game on the front page to have your game checked against the basic strategy.

When to Hit and when to Stand

Players Hand	Dealers Card - Options
8 or less	Always Hit.
9	Double Down when Dealer has 2-6. Otherwise Hit.
10	Double Down unless Dealer has 10 or Ace. Otherwise Hit.
11	Double Down. When Dealer has Ace just Hit.
12-16	Stand when dealer shows 2-6. Otherwise Hit.
17+	Always stand.

What to do when you have an Ace

Remember the Ace counts for 1 or 11 so there are a few options.

When to Split

One of the most difficult decisions in the black jack game. There are a few situations in which you can decide between hitting, doubling down or splitting.