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BLACKJACK TABLE AND ADVICE by ASMODEUS

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 Key to table:
H
Hit
S
Stand
D
Double
P
Split
H/P
Split if allowed to double after a split, otherwise hit
D/P
Split if allowed to double after a split, otherwise double
H/R
Surrender if allowed, otherwise hit
S/R
Surrender if allowed, otherwise stand

Since Neopets doesn't allow you to Split your cards, simply refer to the total of your cards added together.

Example: You have a 6 & 6, on the chart it says "P", but you can't split on Neopets, so 6+6=12. Refer to 12 on the chart to see what to do for your hand. If the dealer has a 2,3,7,8,9,10,A, or face card, you should HIT (H). If the dealer has a 4,5, or 6, then you should STAND (S)

If you come across an H/P, consider it a Hit (H)

If you come across a D/P, consider it a Double (D)
 

If you have an 18 or higher - STAND!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TABLE IS MEANT AS A GUIDE, IT DOES NOT GUARANTEE A WIN. IT WILL HELP YOU WIN, THOUGH!

Fine Points of Basic Strategy


In single deck blackjack every card that is played has a considerable impact on the distribution of the remaining cards. The following lists will show exactly how to play your cards immediately after a shuffle in a single deck game where the dealer stands on a soft 17. Following these exceptions to basic strategy will lower the house edge by 0.043% according to my calculations. Using this strategy in online single deck blackjack is especially encouraged.

To use this guide first go to the list according to the number of cards in your hand. Then note the basic strategy changes and finally the exceptions to the changes. For example if you have a 16 composed of a 10, 4, and 2 against a 10 look under the 3 card list. You will see that with three cards you should stand on 16 against 10. Going further you will see there are some exceptions, for example with a 16 composed of a 6, 6, and 4 you should hit. If your hand is not listed as an exception so you should stand. It should not be interpreted that this is a card counting guide. Everything is based on exact cards and no numbers represent a count.

I suggest starting with 2000 NP and playing 150 NP bets, following the charts exactly. If you don't have 2000 NP, then start with 200 and use bets of 15 NP. Remember to be patient and don't get frustrated. You will not win all the time, and there may be times when it seems like you can't win. Stick with it and you will undoubtedly come out wealthier than you started.

Asmo

Two Cards

Basic Strategy Changes: None

Exceptions:

  1. 8 (6+2) vs 5 = Hit
  2. 8 (6+2) vs 6 = Hit
  3. 12 (7+5) vs 3 = Stand
  4. 12 (8+4) vs 3 = Stand
  5. 12 (10+2) vs 4 = Hit
  6. 13 (10+3) vs 2 = Hit

Three Cards

Basic Strategy Changes:
  1. 12 vs 3 = Stand
  2. 16 vs 10 = Stand
Exceptions:
  1. 13 (10+2+A) vs 2 = Hit
  2. 15 (5+5+5) vs 10 = Stand
  3. 15 (6+5+4) vs 10 = Stand
  4. 15 (6+6+3) vs 10 = Stand
  5. 16 (6+5+5) vs 9 = Stand
  6. 16 (8+4+4) vs 9 = Stand
  7. 16 (8+5+3) vs 9 = Stand
  8. 16 (6+6+4) vs 10 = Hit
  9. 16 (7+6+3) vs 10 = Hit
  10. 16 (8+6+2) vs 10 = Hit
  11. 16 (9+6+A) vs 10 = Hit

Four Cards

Basic Strategy Changes:
  1. 12 vs 3 = Stand
  2. 16 vs 10 = Stand
Exceptions:
  1. 12 (A+2+2+7) vs 3 = Hit
  2. 12 (A+2+3+6) vs 3 = Hit
  3. 12 (A+3+3+5) vs 3 = Hit
  4. 12 (2+2+2+6) vs 3 = Hit
  5. 12 (2+2+3+5) vs 3 = Hit
  6. 12 (2+3+3+4) vs 3 = Hit
  7. 15 (A+4+5+5) vs 10 = Stand
  8. 15 (A+3+5+6) vs 10 = Stand
  9. 15 (A+2+6+6) vs 10 = Stand
  10. 16 (6+6+2+2) vs 10 = Hit
  11. 16 (6+6+3+A) vs 10 = Hit
  12. 16 (7+6+2+A) vs 10 = Hit
  13. 16 (8+6+A+A) vs 10 = Hit
  14. 16 (10+2+2+2) vs 10 = Hit
  15. 16 (4+4+4+4) vs 9 = Stand
  16. 16 (5+4+4+3) vs 9 = Stand
  17. 16 (5+5+3+3) vs 9 = Stand
  18. 16 (5+5+4+2) vs 9 = Stand
  19. 16 (5+5+5+A) vs 9 = Stand
  20. 16 (6+4+4+2) vs 9 = Stand
  21. 16 (6+5+4+A) vs 9 = Stand
  22. 16 (8+3+3+2) vs 9 = Stand
  23. 16 (8+4+2+2) vs 9 = Stand
  24. 16 (8+4+3+A) vs 9 = Stand
  25. 16 (8+5+2+A) vs 9 = Stand
  26. 16 (9+5+A+A) vs 9 = Stand
  27. 16 (9+4+2+A) vs 9 = Stand

Five Cards

Basic Strategy Changes:
  1. 12 vs 3 = Stand
  2. 16 vs 10 = Stand
  3. 16 vs 9 = Stand
Exceptions:
  1. 12 (A+A+3+3+4) vs 3 = Hit
  2. 12 (A+2+2+2+5) vs 3 = Hit
  3. 12 (A+2+2+3+4) vs 3 = Hit
  4. 12 (A+2+3+3+3) vs 3 = Hit
  5. 12 (2+2+2+2+4) vs 3 = Hit
  6. 12 (2+2+2+3+3) vs 3 = Hit
  7. 15 (A+A+A+6+6) vs 10 = Stand
  8. 15 (A+A+3+5+5) vs 10 = Stand
  9. 16 (6+3+3+2+2) vs 10 = Hit
  10. 16 (7+6+A+A+A) vs 10 = Hit
  11. 16 (10+2+2+A+A) vs 10 = Hit
  12. 16 (6+6+2+A+A) vs 10 = Hit
  13. 16 (10+3+A+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  14. 16 (7+6+A+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  15. 16 (10+2+2+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  16. 16 (7+5+2+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  17. 16 (6+6+2+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  18. 16 (7+4+3+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  19. 16 (7+4+2+2+A) vs 9 = Hit
  20. 16 (7+3+3+2+A) vs 9 = Hit
  21. 16 (6+3+3+3+A) vs 9 = Hit
  22. 16 (7+3+2+2+2) vs 9 = Hit
  23. 16 (6+3+3+2+2) vs 9 = Hit

Six Cards

Basic Strategy Changes:
  1. 12 vs 3 = Stand
  2. 16 vs 9 = Stand
  3. 16 vs 10 = Stand
Exceptions:
  1. 12 (3+3+3+A+A+A) vs 3 = Hit
  2. 12 (3+3+2+2+A+A) vs 3 = Hit
  3. 12 (3+2+2+2+2+A) vs 3 = Hit
  4. 12 (4+2+2+2+A+A) vs 3 = Hit
  5. 15 (6+5+A+A+A+A) vs 10 = Stand
  6. 16 (6+6+A+A+A+A) vs 10 = Hit
  7. 16 (6+3+2+2+2+A) vs 10 = Hit
  8. 16 (6+6+A+A+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  9. 16 (7+3+3+A+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  10. 16 (7+3+2+2+A+A) vs 9 = Hit
  11. 16 (7+2+2+2+2+A) vs 9 = Hit
  12. 16 (6+3+2+2+2+A) vs 9 = Hit

Methodology

The fine points of basic strategy was determined using a combinatronic and recursive program that made the optimal play at every step considering the exact distribution of remaining cards.

GOOD LUCK!

Play BlackJack & Chat

 Key to table:
H
Hit
S
Stand
D
Double
P
Split
H/P
Split if allowed to double after a split, otherwise hit
D/P
Split if allowed to double after a split, otherwise double
H/R
Surrender if allowed, otherwise hit
S/R
Surrender if allowed, otherwise stand

Since Neopets doesn't allow you to Split your cards, simply refer to the total of your cards added together.

Example: You have a 6 & 6, on the chart it says "P", but you can't split on Neopets, so 6+6=12. Refer to 12 on the chart to see what to do for your hand. If the dealer has a 2,3,7,8,9,10,A, or face card, you should HIT (H). If the dealer has a 4,5, or 6, then you should STAND (S)

If you come across an H/P, consider it a Hit (H)

If you come across a D/P, consider it a Double (D)


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