Online Blackjack Tips: Take a Stand

Online Blackjack is one of the most popularly played games on the internet today. Unfortunately, many of the game’s players blindly play on the simple premise of getting closer to 21 than the dealer. While this premise is correct, it cuts out many of the game’s strategic elements. We are all trying to reach a higher hand total than the dealer without busting, but there is a skillful way to get there. Playing according to online Blackjack strategy will help you consistently reach your goal of taking home the winnings with greater frequency.

One of the ways to make this goal a reality is by knowing when to Stand, one of the trickiest elements of the game. When you’re holding a 16 in hand and you know the dealer’s got to hit at least 17, should you take a risk and Hit or just Stand and hope the dealer busts? Online Blackjack is full of delicate situations like these. Knowing basic Blackjack strategy helps you eliminate your doubts and take the statistically recommended route every time. (Hey, who are we to argue with mathematics?)

Here’s the basic online Blackjack formula for taking a Stand:

- If you’re holding between 17 and 21, don’t make another move! You’re in the zone to win – Stand.
- Same goes for holding a soft A-8 or A-9 – Stand on those pretty hands.
- When the dealer’s got a stiff and you’ve got between 13 and 20 – Stand.