CTPCasino Table Practice

Blackjack Hand of the Day

August 13, 2026

Your hand
4
4
5
5
Dealer shows
6
6
The play
Double

You hold a hard 9 (4-5) and the dealer shows a 6. Basic strategy says double. 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 Q (a 16). Playing it out:
6
6
Q
Q
8
8
Dealer busts.

Four more to test yourself

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

Soft 13 (A-2) vs dealer Ace
Hit
Hard 15 (5-Q) vs dealer 2
Stand
Hard 14 (5-9) vs dealer 5
Stand
Hard 12 (8-4) vs dealer Q
Hit

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