Can you double down on an ace in blackjack?

Can you double down on an ace in blackjack?

Can you double down on an ace in blackjack?

If you have an ace in your hand combined with a 5, 6, or 7 – giving you a soft total of 16, 17 or 18 – you can double your bet if the dealer has a card between 2 and 6. The reason you can risk a high hand is because your ace can be counted as either 1 or 11.

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Does blackjack pay double?
If you have a Blackjack, the dealer pays you one-and-a-half times your bet — unless the dealer also has a Blackjack, in which case it's a “push” and neither wins. If you don't have Blackjack, you can ask the dealer to “hit” you by using a scratching motion with your fingers on the table.
2024-02-11 05:19:32


Are aces worth 11 in blackjack?
An Ace will have a value of 11 unless that would give a player or the dealer a score in excess of 21; in which case, it has a value of 1. The dealer starts the game. Every player gets 2 cards, face up. The dealer gets 2 cards, with a Hole Card (1 card face down).
2023-08-02 20:35:09


What is the value of two aces in blackjack?
A pair of aces gives the blackjack player a starting hand value of either a 2 or a soft 12 which is a problematic starting hand in either case. Splitting aces gives a player two chances to hit 21.
2023-03-26 01:12:43


Do you double 11 vs ace?
In a single-deck game, you should always double down an 11 against any dealer upcard. Many players hesitate to double their bet on an 11 against a dealer's strong Ace.
2023-01-02 19:47:28

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