Lesson 2 - Blackjack Strategy Card

The House's edge over a player in Blackjack starts at about 5.5%. The basic strategy card below is the result of computer simulation where millions of hands have been played to simulate all deck conditions and the best way to play each situation has been determined. Simulations using an 8-deck game show that by following the strategy card perfectly will reduce the House's edge down to 0.5%. Print this chart off and tape it next to your computer and you will find that your losing streaks get shorter and your winning streaks get longer!

This card assumes there is no doubling allowed after a split.

Card Legend
H - Hit
S - Stand
D - Double Down
SP - Split
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