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Blackjack Multiple Deck Basic Strategy Chart

The following charts display the recommended course of action for players based upon millions of hands of blackjack simulated by advanced computer programs. Playing according to this strategy will theoretically yield a maximised advantage for players and is generally considered superior to various other methods such as guessing and playing on hunches, especially over long periods of play. If starting out as a beginner, it may seem like a lot to grasp, but will become second nature the more one plays.

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Player's Hard Hand Chart | Player's Soft Hand Chart | Player's Pair Chart

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Multiple deck blackjack offers some very good odds for casino players. It's not quite as favorable as the single deck version, but playing a multi-deck game with the 'right rules' will surely help reduce the house advantage.

Player's Hard Hand	Action Based On Dealer's Up Card
8	Hit everything.
9	Double 3-6; Hit everything else.
10	Double 2-9; Hit 10 and Ace.
11	Double 2-10; Hit Ace.
12	Hit 2, 3, 7-Ace; Stand 4, 5, 6.
13	Stand 2-6; Hit everything else.
14	Stand 2-6; Hit everything else.
15	Stand 2-6; Hit everything else.
16	Stand 2-6; Hit everything else.
17, 18, 19, 20, 21	Always stand.

Player's Soft Hand	Action based on Dealer's Up Card
A:2	Double 5 and 6; Hit everything else.
A:3	Double 5 and 6; Hit everything else.
A:4	Double 4, 5, 6; Hit everything else.
A:5	Double 4, 5, 6; Hit everything else.
A:6	Double 3-6; Hit everything else.
A:7	Double 3-6; Stand 2, 7, 8, Ace; Hit 9 and 10.
A:8, A:9	Stand on everything.

Player's Pair	Action Based On Dealer's Up Card
A:A	Always split.
2:2	Split 2-7; Hit everything else.
3:3	Split 2-7; Hit everything else.
4:4	Split 5 and 6; Hit everything else.
5:5	Double 2-9; Hit everything else.
6:6	Split 2-6; Hit everything else.
7:7	Split 2-7; Hit everything else.
8:8	Always split.
9:9	Split 2-6, 8, 9; Stand 7, 10, Ace.
10:10	Always stand.

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Blackjack Multiple Deck Basic Strategy Chart

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