Should you stay or hit on 16?

Never hit your 16. But you definitely can’t beat the dealer if you’ve busted out. And you’ll lose nearly 70\% of the time when you hit your 16. Here’s the statistics. If you hit on your 16, you’ll win 25.23\% of the time, push 5.46\% of the time, and you will lose 69.31\% of the time.

Do you hit a 16 dealer 7?

According to basic computations, a dealer with 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace showing, is going to end with a total between 17 and 21, anywhere from 74\% to 83\% of the time. Therefore, a blackjack basic strategy will correctly dictate that hitting the 16 gives the player the best chance of beating the dealer.

Does dealer hit on 16 in blackjack?

The Dealer’s Play If the total is 16 or under, they must take a card. The dealer must continue to take cards until the total is 17 or more, at which point the dealer must stand.

Is surrender a good bet?

There are a number of optional rules, including late surrender, which after the dealer checks to see if he has blackjack, allows you to give up half your bet instead of playing it beyond your first two cards. Then, the best play is to surrender only against an Ace, but to split against all other dealer cards.

Should you ever do insurance in blackjack?

To take it, you must put up half your wager. If the dealer has blackjack, you win the insurance bet, usually at 2 to 1 odds – meaning you break even on the hand. If the dealer doesn’t have blackjack, you lose the insurance bet. The verdict: Even if you think you’re psychic, it’s best to avoid insurance bets.

When should you not hit 16?

When to Surrender a hard 16 If you happen to be dealt a soft 16 (like Ace-5), you should never surrender and you should never stand. Your first option is to double but only if the dealer shows a weak 4, 5, or 6 upcard. If not, then hit.

Do I stand on 16?

For example, if you have a “hard” 16 (e.g. 9-7) you should stand if the dealer shows a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. However, if you have A-5, and a “soft” 16, it’s worth hitting if the dealer shows a 2, and even doubling down if the dealer shows 3, 4, 5, or 6.

What happens if you tie the dealer in blackjack?

Ties in Standard Blackjack A blackjack tie, or blackjack push, is when both the player and the dealer have the same hand value. When a tie or push takes place, the player neither wins nor loses his bet. It should neither be higher than 21 because that would mean either the player or the dealer would bust.