1. If dealer shows a '7' card or higher, and you have 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16, always take a HIT.
2. If the dealer shows 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, STAND on 12 and over, HIT if you have 8 or less, and DOUBLE DOWN on everything else. Especially true if the dealer shows 5 or 6.
3. Never hit a HARD 17 or higher.
4. Always SPLIT ACES.
5. Always SPLIT two 8's.
6. Never SPLIT two 10-value cards. Read more »