Five Blackjack Hands You Are Playing Wrong!

Gambling author, and blackjack expert, Henry Tamburin, gives details on the five most misplayed hands in the game. Some of the topics covered include: a pair of 9's against a 9 or 10, 16 against a 10; 12 against a 3, soft 18 against a 9 or 10; and a pair of 8's against a 10. Henry analyzes each hand and explains what the proper decision is for each situation. Note: this is an edited version of a video originally released in April 2013.
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[@joeblow9931]

i get so many dirty looks from other people at the table when I hit a 12 against a 2 or a 3

[@ensomniiac]

Blackjack player for years. This guy absolutely knows his stuff!

[@davegray7206]

I only play 3 and 1 differently, but your analysis is compelling. Giving me the probabilities illustrates your argument objectively. John Patrick has served me for decades, but I must re-evaluate those plays based on your strong evidence. Thanks.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Outstanding explanations of how to deal with certain hands you're sure to encounter even if you're only an occasional player, and the strategies and math behind them.

[@davidprodigy5833]

#3 I genuinely learned something on that one.

[@hernandotorres1234]

I do like this video, the reasoning explained in a lucid, rational manner is superb, it helps fix the correct decisions enormously

[@zacharycat8141]

Agree about surrender with 16 vs dealer 10, but most casinos don't offer that choice. If they did I would probably surrender a 15 also.

[@WilfBond55]

I stick to basic strategy, but I'm soooo tempted to not hit 12 vs. 2 or 3. Why? Because I get a 10-value card about 60% of the time. I think it's the card gods' way of laughing at me.

[@RodgerRamjet]

i'll be heading to Vegas in a few weeks, and like to hit the Black Jack tables between tourneys..

[@stonewallstorys8906]

This is great advice. I wish more people learned basic strategy before they played, or at least had a basic strategy chart with them

[@zakkwyldesdmf13]

Please bear in mind that this is only true when following strict basic strategy. If you play with card counting strategies you also have to follow specific deviations from basic strategy. This means that e. g. sometimes you stand with a two-card 16 vs. T (if the count is high).

[@josephtousignant7318]

I've always hit a stiff 12 against a dealer's 3 upcard, BUT one thing you didn't mention is you don't hit it more than ONCE! (at least I don't) In your advice, some folks may take you to mean you keep hitting it until you have 17 or better, but I doubt that's what you meant.

[@lunaticfringe896]

Yes, 9s split on everything save for (a) 7, (b) 10, and (c) A.

[@ouioui8593]

I under stand splitting 8's to lift my chances from 23% to 38% chance of winning. But It also means I have to double my bet. I question if splitting and doubling my bet is the right strategy for such a small chance.

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

This is helpful, thanks!

[@liveevents9191]

You are amazing! Thanks for all your knowledge.....If only I can remember it all!!!

[@jcriniti2644]

Yes that is the thing when I have a 12 I figure I will bust if I hit but if I don't hit I will lose anyway so might as well hit and take a chance.

[@jeffwright9431]

Is this advice for single deck or does it work with multiple decks as well"?

[@ronaldmason7053]

Good advice on playing these hands. I gave up playing blackjack many years ago, since I got tired of being beat by the dealer so often. I would have 19 or 20, then she would turn over 3, 4, 5 or 6 cards, and it wouldn't be 19 or 20 - it would be 21 almost every time. Seems very hard to win against 6 decks, even using basic strategy.

[@timhinchcliffe5372]

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