🃏 Do blackjack charts work?

Using a blackjack chart is so popular for a reason. They are a great way to make a more calculated decision on your next move based on your and the dealer's hand's score. This is why we have created a basic blackjack strategy chart guide , where you can learn how to use one.

🃏 How do you read a blackjack chart?

In order to read a blackjack chart, you will need to be familiar with the terminology, abbreviation, and basic rules of the game. With this knowledge, you will be able to quickly navigate a blackjack chart and see what the best action in a current situation is .

🃏 Does 21 always win in blackjack?

When you play blackjack and your hand's score is 21, it is considered a natural or a Blackjack . This depends on which card combination makes up the score. Of course, there are some caveats to take note of in the blackjack rules, such as an Ace can be counted as both 1 and 11 based on the situation.

🃏 Which blackjack chart should I use?

There are various blackjack charts that can be used depending on the type of game you are playing. The basic blackjack strategy charts are for single-deck games and games played with 4 to 8 decks, also known as multi-deck titles. Of course, depending on each game variation, the blackjack odds charts can be more complex.

Blackjack Chart & Odds Guide and Basic Strategy

Insurance – insurance against “Blackjack” if the dealer has an ace with its face up.
Perfect Pairs – bet pays out if the player is dealt two of a kind.
21+3 – this bet involves the player’s cards and the dealer’s upturned cards. The payout varies depending on the combination.
Royal Match – bet pays out for any suited player’s cards.
Over/Under 13 – bet pays out even money on the correct prediction of the sum of the player’s cards either over or under 13.
Super Sevens – bet pays out if one or more sevens are in hand.
Lucky Ladies – bet payouts if the player’s cards are equal to 20 with different payout odds depending on the combination of cards.

H (HIT) – this means that you should perform a “Hit”, where the dealer deals another card to you.
S (STAND) – if this letter is present, then you should “Stand”, meaning you don’t get any more cards and play with what you already have until the end of the round.
Dh (DOUBLE) – this means that you should double down if it is allowed or otherwise “Hit”.
Ds – here you should double down if allowed or otherwise “Stand”.
Rh – in this case, you should “Surrender” if allowed or “Hit” if it’s not.
Rs – here, you should “Surrender” or “Stand”.
Rp – this abbreviation means “Surrender” or “Split”
P (SPLIT)– this letter represents the “Split” action, where you split your hand into two and must place an additional bet.
Ph – here, you should “Split” if double after a “Hit” is allowed. If not, perform a “Hit”.
Pd – “Split” if double after “Hit” is allowed; otherwise, just double down.
Ps – if double after “Hit” is allowed, use “Split”. Otherwise, you should “Stand”.