If you can follow these simple rules, you’ll be giving yourself the best chance to win at blackjack.
In these situations, you need to trust that the math is correct and make the play that gives you the best chance of winning. Of course, there are many situations where basic strategy will tell you to do something that doesn’t feel right, like hitting on a 16 when the dealer is showing a 10. Finally, always take insurance if the dealer is showing an ace. The third rule is to double down on a hand of 11 when the dealer is showing a 2-10, and to hit on a hand of 12-16 when the dealer is showing a 7 or higher. Finally, if you can find a table with a 3:2 payout for a blackjack rather than 6:5, that’s the one to go for as it will give you better odds of winning consistently. Additionally, if you have the option to surrender, this should be used when your hand is weak compared to the dealer’s up card. This can be done by: always splitting Aces and 8s, doubling down on 11 when against a dealer’s low card, and never taking insurance. PRO TIP:When playing blackjack, focus on reducing the house edge.