Got an ace in your initial two-card hand alongside a 5, 6 or 7? Dealer got a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6? It’s a good time to double down. You have soft 16, 17 or 18 and the dealer’s face-up card is two-six (inclusive) You can’t go bust, but the dealer risks going over 21 because they have to hit until they reach 17.ģ. If your first two cards are 2 and 8, 2 and 9, 3 and 7, 3 and 8, 4 and 6, 4 and 7, 5 and 5, or 5 and 6, and the dealer’s card is lower than yours, probability is in your favour.ĭouble down. You have hard 10 or 11 and the dealer’s face-up card is lower You have hard nine and the dealer’s face-up card is two-six (inclusive)Ī hard nine is a hand of two cards that add up to nine but don’t include an ace, so either2 and 7, 3 and 6, or 4 and 5.Ģ. In each one you can’t go bust and are more likely to win the hand than the dealer.ġ. There’s only one point in a game of blackjack when you have the opportunity to double down – directly after your initial two cards have been dealt.Īt this point there are three groups of hands where it makes most sense for you to double down on your initial bet. Already got an 888sport account? Check out all the bookmakers and their latest casino bonus offers.
