This guide will put you in good shape for playing Black Jack online in the UK. Good Luck and remember your limit!
Here's what to do in each of the following scenarios in Black Jack.
Your Cards
Dealers Cards
Stand? - No, since the dealer has a high probabbility of having 18 you will have more of a chance of winning if you choose to hit.
Hit? No! - If the dealer has a low open card, they will need at least three cards to beat your low hand, so it's best to stand and let the dealer go bust.
Split? Yes - It's always wise to split aces, since by doing so you open up a chance to get two natural black jacks. Sometimes, choosing to split will not get you any advantage over the dealer but the risk is you could lose twice as much too.
Split? - No. Sometimes, choosing to split will not get you any advantage over the dealer but it will definitely make you lose twice as much, so be careful!
Double? - Yes. If the delaer has a low card, they will have a high probability of going bust, so doubling down here can be both safe and profitable.
Split? - No. A pair of fives should almost never be split. A wiser choice is to take a risk by doubling down to try to beat the dealer.
Hit? - Yes, if you are in a situation where you have a slight disadvantage to the dealer, it's better to live dangerously and hit!
Double? - Yes. If you have a chance at getting a black jack and the dealer does not, we recommend you maximise your potential winnings and double.
Split? - Yes. Always split a pair of eights, always!
Split? - No. With a low pair like fours, you should only split when the dealer's card is slightly higher. So you should hit.