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Aces are worth 1 or 11. Using it as a 1 means it is a 'soft' hand. Here's how to play the various soft hands, and whether to hit (H), stand (S) or double-down (D)

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1. Stand on 17

Trying to improve your hand when you're on 17 is too risky. Remember - all you're trying to do is beat the dealer

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2. Two Aces

If you get two Aces, a good idea is to split them and play two hands in the hope of getting at least one blackjack

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3. Dealer's Up-Card

You must view your cards in relation to the dealer's up-card. Holding a 14 against a 5? You should stand

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4. Eleventh Heaven

Getting 11 is a great time to double-down and 'buy' a card - you've got a good chance of getting a ten

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1. The Easiest Options

Basic strategy begins with learning when to hit (H), stand (S) or double-down (D).

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2. Pairs

Don't just mindlessly split just because you've been dealt a pair.

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3. Soft Hands

Aces are worth 1 or 11. Using it as a 1 means it is a 'soft' hand.

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