The best way to memorise the Blackjack Basic strategy is to reassemble the identical combinations, to simplify, and finally to understand why you should hit, stand or double.
Thus, if you have:
Between 17 and 21 (including both numbers): Never hit, regardless of which cards the croupier has, you already have a very strong hand.
Between 12 and 16 (including both numbers): Never hit if the croupier has between 2 and 6, unless you have an Ace in the two cards that you have been dealt.
Between 9 and 11 (including both numbers): Always double if the croupier has between 2 and 6, otherwise hit.
Two 8s: Split if the croupier has between a 2 and 8, but hit if he has more.
Two 9s: Split if the croupier has between 2 and 6, otherwise stand.
Never split two tens.
Split two Aces: If the croupier has 6 or less.
The croupier has between 2 and 6: Split the cards from Ace to 4. Double for two 5s. Stand on two 6s and two 7s.
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Online Casinos That Accept US Players
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