Should you double down against an ace?

Here's a pretty obvious one: never double down when the dealer is showing an ace. Quite simply, the chances of them getting blackjack are just too high. Even if they check and don't have blackjack, there's a very good chance that they'll end up with a total close to 21.

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2023-10-27 01:06:16

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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.
2024-02-12 08:59:25

Do you double down on ace?
Here's a pretty obvious one: never double down when the dealer is showing an ace. Quite simply, the chances of them getting blackjack are just too high. Even if they check and don't have blackjack, there's a very good chance that they'll end up with a total close to 21.
2024-01-03 01:17:14

Do you double down 11 vs ace?
In MOST cases, it is best to DOUBLE DOWN if you have 11 and the dealer is showing an Ace. However, IF your game uses four or more decks of cards AND the rule require the dealer to stand on Soft 17, then it is better to HIT.
2023-09-17 22:10:07

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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