CTPCasino Table Practice

Blackjack Hand of the Day

August 10, 2026

Your hand
2
2
K
K
Dealer shows
Q
Q
The play
Hit

You hold a hard 12 (2-K) and the dealer shows a Q. Basic strategy says hit. The dealer busts about 21% of the time with this up-card — that's the number driving the decision.

The dealer's hole card was 4 (a 14). Playing it out:
Q
Q
4
4
10
10
Dealer busts.

Four more to test yourself

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

Soft 14 (3-A) vs dealer Q
Hit
Hard 8 (6-2) vs dealer 5
Hit
Hard 7 (2-5) vs dealer 4
Hit
Hard 18 (Q-8) vs dealer 8
Stand

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