CTPCasino Table Practice

Blackjack Hand of the Day

August 18, 2026

Your hand
7
7
8
8
Dealer shows
4
4
The play
Stand

You hold a hard 15 (7-8) and the dealer shows a 4. Basic strategy says stand. The dealer busts about 39% of the time with this up-card — that's the number driving the decision.

The dealer's hole card was 10 (a 14). Playing it out:
4
4
10
10
9
9
Dealer busts.

Four more to test yourself

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

Soft 15 (4-A) vs dealer 4
Double
Hard 20 (J-K) vs dealer 4
Stand
Hard 9 (4-5) vs dealer K
Hit
Hard 12 (J-2) vs dealer Q
Hit

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