[Part2: Multi-card Basic Strategy

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Here is how to play basic strategy when there are more than two or more cardsinvolved

Hard Hands

If you have eight or less, always hit.

If you have Nine: Double if the dealer has 3 thru 6 - otherwise hit.

If you have Ten : Double if the dealer has 2 thru 9 - otherwise hit.

If you have Eleven: Double if the dealer has 2 thru 10, Hit if dealer hasAce.

If you have Twelve: Hit if the dealer has 2 or 3, Stand if the dealer has4 thru 6, otherwise hit.

If you have 13- 16: Stand if the dealer has2 thru 6, otherwise hit.

If you have 17 - 21: Always Stand.

Soft Hands

If you have Ace 2 or Ace 3: Double if the dealer has 5 or 6 - otherwise hit.

If you have Ace 4 or Ace 5: Double if the dealer has 4 thru 6 - otherwisehit.

If you have Ace 6: Double if the dealer has 3 thru 6 - otherwise hit.

If you have Ace 7: Stand if the dealer has 2, 7 or 8. Double 3 -thru 6 -otherwise hit.

If you have Ace 8 or Ace 9: Always Stand.

Pairs

If you have a pair of Aces or Eights: Always split.

If you have a pair of twos or threes: Split if the dealer has 2 - 7, otherwisehit.

If you have a pair of fours: Split if the dealer has 4 or 5 - otherwise hit.

If you have a pair of fives: Double if the dealer has 2 thru 9 - otherwisehit.

If you have a pair of sixes: Split if the dealer has 2 thru 6 - otherwisehit.

If you have a pair of sevens: Split 2 thru 7 - otherwise hit.

If you have a pair of nines: Split 2 thru 6, and 8 or 9. Stand if the dealerhas 7, 10 or Ace.

If you have a pair of tens: Always Stand.

You can compare this with the basic strategy chart on the next page and itshould make it easier to understand. I'll have some more learning tips ina future article.

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Until next time, remember:
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