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H17, S17, DAS, surrender, and why the plaque on the table changes the chart.
Mental card counting is generally legal in the U.S., but casinos can still back off or exclude counters in most jurisdictions. Learn the difference between counting, cheating, casino policy, and trespass.
Blackjack table speed can range from roughly 50 hands per hour at a full table to more than 200 heads-up. Learn what changes the pace and why hands per hour matters for expected loss, variance, and card counting.
A good blackjack table is defined by its rules, not its felt or minimum bet. Learn how to compare 3:2 vs 6:5, S17 vs H17, DAS, surrender, deck count, and other conditions before you sit down.
Hard 18 against a dealer 9 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, why soft 18 and 9-9 are different, and which rules matter.
Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, how soft 18 differs, and which rule and hand-type distinctions matter.
Hard 18 against a dealer Ace is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why soft 18 is different, how H17 and S17 affect nearby plays, and which advanced exceptions matter.
Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, how soft 17 differs, and which rules and advanced exceptions matter.
Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, how soft 17 differs, and which table rules matter.
Hard 17 against a dealer 4 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, how the dealer’s weak upcard helps you, and why soft 17 is a completely different decision.
Hard 17 against a dealer 5 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, the 69.23% immediate bust risk, and why soft 17 is a different decision.
Hard 17 against a dealer 6 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, the 69.23% immediate bust risk, and why soft 17 is a different decision.
Hard 17 against a dealer 7 is a stand in standard blackjack basic strategy. Learn why hitting is worse, the 69.23% immediate bust risk, and the soft-hand and rule distinctions that matter.
