Blackjack Strategy Guides

These free blackjack strategy guides are built for casino rules, including single deck, double deck, and multi deck shoe games. Each chart shows the correct decision for every hand, including when you should hit, stand, double down, split, or surrender, based on the rules at your table.

Using the correct blackjack strategy reduces the house edge and improves your long term results. While no strategy guide can guarantee a win, following basic strategy will lower the house edge and give you the best odds available in every situation.

Before you play, check how payouts affect your edge:

• 3 to 2 Blackjack Payout Chart
• 6 to 5 Blackjack Payout Chart

4, 6, or 8 Deck Shoe Blackjack

In blackjack, 4-, 6-, and 8-deck games are played using a shoe that holds multiple decks at once. These are the most common blackjack tables in modern casinos, and rule variations have a meaningful effect on strategy.

A soft 17 is any hand totaling 17 that includes an Ace counted as 11, such as Ace-6. Some casinos allow the dealer to hit soft 17, while others require the dealer to stand. This rule directly affects your odds and your optimal playing strategy.

4/6/8 Dealer Stays on Soft 17

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4/6/8 Dealer Stays - Surrender Available

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4/6/8 Dealer Hits on Soft 17

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4/6/8 Dealer Hits - Surrender Available

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Double Deck Blackjack

Double deck blackjack uses two standard 52-card decks shuffled together. These games often provide better odds than large shoe games, but the rules become more influential on long-term performance.

Be sure to confirm whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17 before choosing the correct chart.

Double Deck Dealer Stays on Soft 17

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Double Deck Dealer Hits on Soft 17

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Single Deck Blackjack

Single deck blackjack uses one 52-card deck and can provide some of the best odds in the casino when rules are favorable.

However, a single-deck game paying 6:5 on blackjack may offer worse odds than a multi-deck game paying 3:2. Always confirm the payout and rules of the game before assuming a game is good.

Single Deck Dealer Stays on Soft 17

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Single Deck Dealer Hits on Soft 17

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Want to try out these blackjack strategies? Playing free online blackjack is a great way to test them out.

Conclusion

Blackjack success comes from discipline and correct decision-making rather than luck. A strategy chart provides a clear system to follow for every hand and helps avoid unnecessary mistakes. Whether learning the game or refining existing skills, these charts provide a reliable foundation for smarter play. Practice frequently, confirm all table rules before playing, and follow the chart consistently.

Learn more about how to become a proficient blackjack player.