Short Rules

Question 1

When the dealer is showing 2-6, which pairs do you split?

Answer 1

Split everything except 4s, 5s, and 10s

Question 2

When the dealer is showing 2-6, when would you double down?

Answer 2

Double down on hard 9-11, or A5-A7 (soft 16-18)

Question 3

When the dealer is showing 2-6, when do you stand?

Answer 3

Stand on hard 12 / soft 18

Question 4

When the dealer is showing 7-A, which pairs do you split?

Answer 4

Split A’s and 8’s

Question 5

When do you surrender?

Answer 5

Surrender 16 vs Dealer’s 10

Question 6

When the dealer is showing 7-A, when do you double down?

Answer 6

Double down on 10 except when dealer has 10 or A, and A unless dealer has A

Question 7

When the dealer is showing 7-A, when do you stand?

Answer 7

Stand on hard 17 / soft 19

Question 8

In which order do you ask which questions?

Answer 8

1. Should I split?
2. Should I surrender?
3. Should I double down?
4. Should I stand?
   Then hit!