How to Use Basic Strategy Cards

If you aren’t using a strategy card, you’re gambling. The strategy card tells you exactly what to do for every hand—no guessing, no gut feelings, just pure math.

Step 1: Find Your Hand

Look at your first two cards and find them on the left side of the chart.

Step 2: Find the Dealer’s Upcard

Find the dealer’s face-up card at the top of the chart.

Step 3: Match Them and Make Your Move

Where your hand and the dealer’s card intersect, that’s your best move:

✅ H = Hit (Take another card)

✅ S = Stand (Keep your hand as is)

✅ D = Double Down (Double your bet, take only one more card)

✅ P = Split (Only if you have a pair; creates two separate hands)

✅ R = Surrender (Only if allowed; gives up half your bet but saves money on bad hands)

Pro Tips

🔥 Always split Aces & 8s (Aces give you better chances, 8s get you out of a losing hand)

🔥 Never split 5s or 10s (5s are better as a 10, 10s are already strong)

🔥 Double down on 10 or 11 unless the dealer has an Ace

How to Use the Card Counter in the Program

Our built-in card counter makes it easy to know when to bet big and when to play small. Here’s how you absolutely dominate the game.

Step 1: Understand the Count

Our program uses the Hi-Lo system—simple, effective, and deadly when used right.

🟢 Low cards (2-6) = +1 → More low cards gone = More high cards left = 🔥 Better for you.

🔴 High cards (10-Ace) = -1 → More high cards gone = Less chance of blackjacks.

⚪ 7-9 = 0 → These don’t affect the count.

Step 2: Watch the Running Count

The running count is updated manually by you or your team member as cards are played. Higher count = better for you. Keep track as you go!

Step 3: Convert to the True Count

Casinos use multiple decks, so we adjust by calculating:

📊 True Count = Running Count ÷ Estimated Decks Remaining

Step 4: Know When to Bet Big

This is where you print money. Follow this table:

✅ True Count 1 or less – Bet the minimum. The game is neutral or bad.

✅ True Count 2-3 – Bet 2-3x your minimum. The deck is starting to get good.

✅ True Count 4-5 – Bet 5-10x your minimum. Time to cash in.

✅ True Count 6+ – Max bet. The deck is stacked in your favor.

🚫 Negative True Count – The deck sucks. Bet the table minimum and wait.

Step 5: Stay Under the Radar

Casinos hate card counters. If you make it obvious, they’ll kick you out. Play it smart:

⚠ Don’t jump bets too fast. Increase slowly when the count rises.

⚠ Act like a clueless tourist. Joke around, pretend to make mistakes.

⚠ Cash out after a big win. Get in, get paid, get out.

How to Use Different Strategy Cards for Various Blackjack Types

There are many variations of blackjack, and each one has its own rules and strategy. It’s essential to use the right strategy chart for each type of game to maximize your chances of winning.

Classic Blackjack

This is the standard version of blackjack. The strategy card you use for this game follows the basic rules of blackjack—where the goal is to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Use the general strategy card for Classic Blackjack, which has the standard rules of hitting, standing, splitting, and doubling down.

European Blackjack

In European Blackjack, the dealer only receives one card initially and draws their second card later. This changes the dynamics of the game, so the strategy chart reflects these differences. Make sure you’re using the European Blackjack strategy card to get the optimal moves for this game variation.

How to Use These Strategy Cards in the Program

Inside the program, you can easily switch between strategy cards for each variation:

✅ Select your blackjack type (Classic, European, Pontoon, etc.) from the program menu.

✅ The corresponding strategy chart will be displayed automatically, guiding your decisions for each hand.

✅ Follow the chart, apply the card counting system, and keep your bets smart based on the true count.