Basic Strategy for 6 Decks - Questions Flashcards
What card is required for all “Soft” hands?
Ace
When is a hand “Soft”?
A hand which contains an Ace that allows the Ace to be both values of “11” & “1).
When is a hand that contains an Ace NOT “Soft”?
When the Ace in the hand can only have a value of “1” since “11” would be a bust hand.
What is a hand that is considered “Hard”?
When all of the cards included in a hand do not contain an Ace that can be valued as “11”.
Which type of hand - “Soft” or “Hard” is Ace-3-3-3?
Soft
Which type of hand - “Soft” or “Hard” is K-6?
Hard
Which type of hand - “Soft” or “Hard” is Ace-2-9?
Hard
If DLR’s up card is a 2, which “Hard” hands must be “HIT” or “DOUBLED”?
All “Hard” hand values through 12.
If DLR’s up card is a 3, which “Hard” hands must be “HIT” or “DOUBLED”?
All “Hard” hand values through 12.
If DLR’s up card is a 4, which “Hard” hands must be “HIT” or “DOUBLED”?
All “Hard” hand values through 11.
If DLR’s up card is a 7, which “Hard” hands must be “HIT” or “DOUBLED”?
All “Hard” hand values through 16.
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be “DOUBLED” when DLR shows a 7?
10 & 11
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be “DOUBLED” when DLR shows an Ace?
None
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be “DOUBLED” when DLR shows a 3?
9, 10, 11
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be ‘DOUBLED” when DLR shows a 6?
9, 10, 11
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be “DOUBLED” when DLR shows a 10?
11
Which initial 2-card “Hard” hands must be “DOUBLED” when DLR shows a 9?
10 & 11
Should Basic Strategy play ever deviate?
Yes - if the running count value is strong enough to deviate the set play.
Is there ever a proper play to split a 10-10 pair against Basic Strategy?
Yes - if the running count has a strong (+) true count.
If DLR’s up card is a 3, which paired hands must be “SPLIT”?
A-A, 6-6, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9
If DLR’s up card is a 2, which paired hands must be “SPLIT”?
A-A, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9
If DLR’s up card is an Ace, which paired hands must be “SPLIT”?
A-A and 8-8
If DLR’s up card is a 7, which paired hands must be “SPLIT”?
A-A, 2-2, 3-3, 7-7, 8-8
If DLR’s up card is a 4, which paired hands must be “SPLIT”?
A-A, 2-2, 3-3, 6-6, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9
No matter what up card the DLR shows, which paired hands always are to be “SPLIT”?
A-A and 8-8
Why not “SPLIT” paired 9s when DLR’s up card is 7?
Must assume DLR will have a down 10 card to make 17. Paired 9s equals 18, beating 17.
Why not “SPLIT” paired 9s when DLR’s up card is 10 or Ace?
Must assume DLR will have a down 10 card to make 20 with the up 10. For the Ace the DLR has many ways to beat a 9 when it has a value of “11” and “1”.
Which DLR up card would you “STAND on a “Soft” 18?
2, 7, 8
Would you ever “HIT” on a “Soft” 18?
Yes - when DLR’s up card is a 9, 10, or 11.
When you are not to “SPLIT” a dealt pair, what do you do - “HIT”, “DOUBLE”, “STAND”?
HIT, except for paired 9s which you “STAND” on 7, 10, 11.
In all cases you must “HIT” “Soft” hands until you reach which value?
“Soft” 18
What are these hand examples called? A-7; A-5-2; A-4-3; A-3-3-A; A-3-2-2
“Soft” 18
