Basic Blackjack Strategy For Hard Totals
Always hit if your hard total is less than or equal to 8.
Only hit on a hard total of 9 if the dealer’s face card is 2,7,8,9,10 or an Ace. If you have a hard total of 9 and the dealer has a 3,4,5 or 6 face card you should double down, if you can’t double down then take a hit.
Only hit on a hard total of 10 only of the dealer has an ace or a 10. If the dealer has anything lower than a 10 you should double do, if you can’t double down then take a hit.
Only hit on a hard total of 11 if the dealer has an ace. If the dealer has anything less than an Ace double down, if you can’t double down then take a hit.
Only hit on a hard total of 12 if the dealer doesn’t have a 4,5 or 6 face card. If the dealer has any of those cards then you should stand.
Only hit on a hard total of 13 or 14 only if the dealer’s face card is a 7,8,9,10 or Ace. If the dealer has a face card of 2,3,4,5 or 6 then you should stand.
Only hit on a hard total of 15 if the dealer has a 7,8,9 or Ace, if the dealer holds a 10 surrender, if you can’t surrender then take a hit. If the dealer’s face card is a 2,3,4,5 or 6 then stand.
Only hit on a hard total of 16 if the dealer holds a 7 or 8 face card, for 9,10 or ace surrender if you can if not take a hit. Stand on your 16 if the dealer’s face card is a 2,3,4,5 or 6.
Always stand on a hard total of 17 or higher.
