Hard totals
Should I double 10 against a 10?
No. Hit a hard 10 when the dealer shows a 10.
These answers are for a 6 deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17, blackjack pays 3 to 2, and you can double on any two cards, including after a split.
Why
Your 10 and the dealer 10 start on equal terms. Doubling would put twice the money on a hand that only gets one card, against a dealer who is just as strong.
Hitting keeps the bet where it is and lets you take more than one card if you need it.
The play against every dealer card
| Dealer shows | Your play |
|---|---|
| 2 to 9 | Double, or hit |
| 10 or Ace | Hit |
Questions players ask
- Should I double 10 against a 10?
- No. Hit a hard 10 when the dealer shows a 10.
- Should I double 10 against an Ace?
- No. Hit 10 against an Ace.
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