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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2024-02-12 08:59:25

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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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