Basic Strategy
In blackjack, luck might play a role, but strategy is what separates casual players from real pros. One of the most effective ways to improve your game and increase your odds of winning is by mastering basic strategy. This time-tested approach is based on statistical probabilities and helps you make the smartest decisions for every possible hand combination.
What is Basic Strategies?
Basic strategy is a set of rules that tells you the best move to make depending on your hand and the dealer’s upcard. By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the house edge and give yourself a better shot at winning in the long run.
Soft Hand Notes:
Notice that for 'A,7', Basic Strategy says that we should double if possible if dealer has 2 -> 6 despite have a value of 18. This is because the dealer has a high chance of busting.
Simulations were ran with millions of hands and found that it was more advantageous (had a higher expected value) to double the hand vs. those other cards.
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Following these rules will help you maximum your wins.​​​​​
Why use Basic Strategies?
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Reduces the House Edge
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Make Confident Decisions
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Improve Long-Term Success
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Easy to Learn, Fun to Master