How to Maximize Your Blackjack Hand

If you want to win at blackjack then you need to learn how to maximize your blackjack hand so that you have the best chances possible of beating the dealer. After all, the only way to win in the game of blackjack is if your blackjack hand is better than the dealer’s hand.

As you probably know, in order to beat the dealer and win at blackjack your blackjack hand needs to be higher than the dealer’s hand and also equal to or less than 21. If you break 21 you bust and lose the game. In order to maximize your chances of getting a good hand in blackjack you need to know when to hit and when to stay.

In the game of blackjack you can ask the dealer to hit you, adding additional cards to your hand or you can stay, satisfied with your hand. If you want to win at blackjack then you should always hit if you have a hand with a value less than 17 and the dealer has an exposed card worth 8, 9, 10 or 11 points. If, on the other hand, the dealer’s exposed card is worth 4, 5 or 6 points then you should always stay if your blackjack hand has a value of 12 or more.

Following these basic rules will help you to maximize your hand and your chances of winning.