🎯 Blackjack Strategy: How to Play Smart and Win More

You don’t need to count cards or memorize charts. But if you want to win consistently, you can’t just hit or stand randomly either.
Here’s a simple but powerful strategy designed for onchain blackjack games like JustBet:

📈 1. Know When to Hit or Stand

Your Hand	Dealer’s Upcard	Action
12–16	7–A	Hit
12–16	2–6	Stand
17+	Any	Stand
8 or less	Any	Hit

🧠 Rule of thumb:
If the dealer has a strong card (7 or higher), you need to take more risks.
If the dealer shows a weak card (2–6), let them bust themselves.

💥 2. Always Double Down On:

• 10 or 11 (especially if dealer shows 2–9)

• Soft 16–18 (Ace + 5, Ace + 7) against weak dealer cards

Why? Because you’re likely ahead — and doubling your bet in the right spot is where profits come from.

✂️ 3. When to Split

Split these hands every time:

• Aces — always

• Eights — always (8+8 = 16 is terrible)

Never split:

• Tens or face cards (20 is a strong hand)

• Fives — treat them as a 10 and double down instead

🛑 4. Avoid the Insurance Trap

Insurance looks like protection — but it's a losing bet long term.

Even if the dealer shows an Ace, skip the insurance bet.
It's a +EV move only in card counting, which doesn't apply in onchain blackjack with VRF.

🔄 5. One-Hand vs Classic Blackjack Strategy

• In Classic Blackjack, strategy matters more — more hands, more edge over time

• In One-Hand Blackjack, games are ultra fast, so focus on solid fundamentals: never chase losses, play disciplined

🧠 Final Advice

• Use small bet sizes while learning strategy

• Stick to the chart above (or keep it open!)

• Always bet what you can afford to lose — this is degen life, not rent money