Blackjack Odds
Blackjack is a game of skill and chance- you can improve your odds by playing to a perfect strategy (not something that everyone does well). But remember, you are playing against the dealer, so even if you are on a table with some real amateurs, you are not going to benefit. Look after your own strategy, and you will minimise the house edge and improve your chances of winning.
Have a look a the list of blackjack odds below which will help you to keep a sharp mind when deciding whether to hit or stand.
It illustrates quite nicely why most people will stand on 16.
| Your Hand | Probability of going bust if you "Hit" |
| 11 and under | 0% |
| 12 | 31% |
| 13 | 39% |
| 14 | 56% |
| 15 | 58% |
| 16 | 62% |
| 17 | 69% |
| 18 | 77% |
| 19 | 85% |
| 20 | 92% |
| 21 | 100% |