CTPCasino Table Practice

Blackjack Hand of the Day

August 4, 2026

Your hand
Q
Q
4
4
Dealer shows
6
6
The play
Stand

You hold a hard 14 (Q-4) and the dealer shows a 6. Basic strategy says stand. The dealer busts about 42% of the time with this up-card — that's the number driving the decision.

The dealer's hole card was J (a 16). Playing it out:
6
6
J
J
9
9
Dealer busts.

Four more to test yourself

Same idea — what's the correct basic-strategy play?

Soft 15 (A-4) vs dealer K
Hit
Hard 20 (10-Q) vs dealer Ace
Stand
Hard 20 (K-10) vs dealer J
Stand
Hard 19 (10-9) vs dealer 10
Stand

For entertainment only. No real-money gambling. 21+