The following are some Blackjack betting tips.
| If the dealer’s face-up card is: | Hit on: | Stand on: |
| 3, 4, 5, or 6 | 11 and lower Soft 17 and lower |
12 and higher Soft 18 and higher |
| 7, 8, 9, 10, or ace | 16 and lower Soft 17 and lower |
17 and higher Soft 18 and higher |
Should I split?
| If the dealer’s face-up card is: | Split: |
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 | 2s, 3s, 8s, and aces |
| 8, 9, 10, or ace | 8s and aces |
Should I double?
| If your first two cards total: | Double if the dealer’s face-up card is: |
| 11 | Anything except an ace |
| 10 | Anything except a 10 or an ace |
| 9 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 |
| 7 or 8 | 3, 4, 5, or 6 |