Basic Strategy - How Blackjack Works

blackjack basic strategyTo use the basic strategy, look up your hand along the left vertical edge and the dealer's up card along the top. In both cases an A stands for ace.If you play basic strategy, you win about 43% of hands, and the 3:2 payout for Blackjack and the opportunity to double or split, elevates your effective wins to about 49.7%.