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Doubling down on a blackjack

Discussion in 'Table Games' started by Gil1957, Jun 14, 2025.

  1. Gil1957

    Gil1957 Bronze

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    If a table is offering 6-5 on a blackjack, would it be better to double down if the dealer is showing 7 or less?
     
    #1 Gil1957, Jun 14, 2025
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    campie1988 Platinum

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    I have never heard of that strategy, although I have sat at some WILD tables where people split 20s against a dealer 10 at a 25.00 min table lol. Always take the blackjack win, and always consult the wizard of odds for the best advantageous play.
     
    #2 campie1988, Jun 15, 2025
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    Because it's mathematically incorrect. Haha

    Doubling vs.6 is about 2/3rds (0.667) of a unit versus 6/5ths (1.2) of a unit for taking a BJ. *pun intended* lol
     
    #3 tringlomane, Jun 16, 2025
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    Tesla Doubling 11 vs. 6

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    Yeah, there are some weird edge cases in blackjack tournaments where doubling down on a blackjack might make sense. But otherwise Trig is right, don't ever do it.
     
    #4 Tesla, Jun 20, 2025
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