The quiz (20 hands)
What does your score mean?
| Score | Level | What it costs at a real table |
|---|---|---|
| 20 / 20 | Perfect strategy | House edge down to about 0.5% |
| 17 to 19 | Strong player | About 0.6 to 1%: a few soft hands or pairs to review |
| 13 to 16 | Average casino player | About 1.5 to 2.5%: mistakes cost more than you think |
| Under 13 | Beginner | 3% or more: learn the chart first |
These are rough figures: the exact cost depends on which hands you get wrong. Misplaying 16 against a 10 costs little; refusing to double 11 costs a lot.
6 hands that trick almost everyone
- 12 against a 2 or 3: hit. The dealer busts less often with a 2 or 3 than with a 4, 5 or 6.
- A,7 (soft 18) against 9, 10 or ace: hit. 18 looks good but often loses to those cards, and one card can't bust you.
- 9,9 against a 7: stand. Your 18 beats the 17 the dealer usually makes with a 7.
- 8,8 against a 10: split. 16 is the worst hand in the game; two hands starting at 8 lose less.
- 11 against a 10: double. You are more likely to end on 21 than the dealer.
- Never take insurance unless you count cards: it loses about 7% of what you insure (the math).
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Which rules is the quiz based on?
6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17, double on any two cards and after splitting, late surrender allowed. With other rules a few cells change: the chart in the game updates to match your settings.
What does "double" mean?
You double your bet and get exactly one more card. You do it when you are the favourite. Details: when to double down.
Why is "Split" not always shown?
You can only split a pair (two cards of the same value). See when to split.
Does good play let you beat the casino?
No. Basic strategy cuts the house edge to the minimum, but it stays positive. Only card counting, in rare conditions, can flip it. Blackjack Play is a trainer with no real money.