| J. | DEALER'S HAND | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
| ≤ 8 | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T |
| 9 | T | D | D | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| 10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | T | T |
| 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | T | T |
| 12 | T | T | R | R | R | T | T | T | T | T |
| 13 | R | R | R | R | R | T | T | T | T | T |
| 14 | R | R | R | R | R | T | T | T | T | T |
| 15 | R | R | R | R | R | T | T | T | T | T |
| 16 | R | R | R | R | R | T | T | T | T | T |
| 17 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| 18 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| 19 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| 20 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
| A-2 | T | T | T | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| A-3 | T | T | T | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| A-4 | T | T | D | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| A-5 | T | T | D | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| A-6 | T | D | D | D | D | T | T | T | T | T |
| A-7 | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | T | T | T |
| A-8 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| A-9 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| A-10 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | A |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
| 2-2 | S | S | S | S | S | S | T | T | T | T |
| 3-3 | S | S | S | S | S | S | T | T | T | T |
| 4-4 | T | T | T | S | S | T | T | T | T | T |
| 5-5 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | T | T |
| 6-6 | S | S | S | S | S | T | T | T | T | T |
| 7-7 | S | S | S | S | S | S | T | T | T | T |
| 8-8 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 9-9 | S | S | S | S | S | R | S | S | R | R |
| 10-10 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| A-A | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| J. | Player's hand | |
| T | Pull | |
| D | Double | |
| S | Split | |
| R | Stay | |
| A | Insurance | |
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY
The Blackjack Table: your complete guide
It’s a unique sensation, and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to play a series of winning hands and walk away with a handsome payout.
To avoid repeating them, I’ve decided to present you with my blackjack chart.
What is the blackjack table?
The blackjack table is a tool that lets you know what action to take, depending on the value of your cards and those of the dealer.
Why use it?
Because mathematically, the casino is a long-term winner in blackjack.
This chart will help you reduce your casino losses over time.
The numbers on the left represent the value of your hand, while the horizontal numbers represent the dealer’s card.
There are three tables: The first is for a classic hand The second table is when you have an AS among the two cards received The third is when you have a pair in your hand
How do I use my blackjack table?
Step 1: Understanding the picture
The cells indicate the actions to be taken according to the dealer’s hand: “T” for “Draw” (ask for a card), “R” for “Stand”, “D” for “Double” (double your initial bet), “P” for “Share” and “A” for “Take Insurance”.
Step 2: Evaluate your hand
Look at your cards and determine the total value of your hand.
Then look up this value in the first column of the blackjack table.
Step 3: Evaluate the dealer's hand
Identify the dealer’s visible card.
Find this value in the table
Step 4: Follow the directions
Depending on the value of your card and the dealer’s card, perform the required action.
According to the card given to you by the dealer, look at the board again to check the action to be performed.
Why use my blackjack table?
Using the blackjack chart offers you many advantages.
Here are a few reasons why I use it all the time, and it’s so valuable to me: Reducing the casino’s advantage: by following the chart’s recommendations, you reduce the casino’s advantage in the long run Making rational decisions: blackjack can be an emotional game.
The blackjack chart enables you to make rational decisions, based on probabilities rather than impulses. Improve your game: by using the blackjack chart, you’ll be able to hone your skills and know what action to take in any situation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are you still wondering about the blackjack table?
I’ve listed here, for you, all the questions I’m most often asked in stream or by private messages on my social networks.
No, using a blackjack chart is not cheating.
It’s a recommended tool to help players make informed decisions.
However, it’s absolutely forbidden to take out your phone or a sheet of paper to look at it.
That’s why I advise you to learn how.
Yes, you can use the blackjack board during your online sessions.
In fact, it’s something I absolutely recommend you do.
The decision to double depends on your hand and the dealer’s face-up card.
In general, you should double when your hand has a value of 10 or 11 and the dealer’s face-up card is low (2 to 6).
Always follow the blackjack table for specific advice.
