DOUBLING DOWN
Doubling down in Blackjack is a major part of basic strategy. If you hope to win at the blackjack table or minimize your loss, you must study this section very carefully.
Doubling down is an option offered to you after the first two cards have been dealt. Whenever you have the opportunity to double down, it’s in your favor if you know when to double.
To double down you simply place an equal amount of chips to those of the original wager you will then receive one additional card to complete your hand. The basic strategy chart below shows when you should double down in multi-deck blackjack
| You have 9 | the dealer shows 3-4-5-6 |
You have 10 | the dealer shows 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 |
You have 11 | the dealer shows 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 |
You have A2 | the dealer shows 5-6 |
You have A3 | the dealer shows 5-6 |
You have A4 | the dealer shows 4-5-6 |
You have A5 | the dealer shows 4-5-6 |
You have A6 | the dealer shows 3-4-5-6 |
You have A7 | the dealer shows 3-4-5-6 |
You have 55 | the dealer shows 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 |
Inside The Swag Bag
Some casinos will allow you to double down for an amount less than the original wager.
My advice is, if you have enough chips, attack to the maximum without any fear, every time the opportunities above are available
