How to play hard hands

A hard hand in Blackjack is two starting cards that do not contain an ace.

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 10 : Double if the dealer has 2 thru 9 – otherwise hit.

If you have 11: Double if the dealer has 2 thru 10, hit if dealer has Ace.

If you have 12: Hit if the dealer has 2 or 3,
stand if the dealer has 4 thru 6, otherwise hit.

If you have 13-16: Stand if the dealer has 2 through 6, otherwise hit.

If you have 17 – 21: Always stand.

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