Do You Hit on a Hard 16 in Blackjack?

A lot of blackjack strategy is based on mathematics and probability, which can be a little intimidating to players who are just starting out. But understanding a few basic concepts can help you make better decisions at the table.

One of the most important concepts in blackjack is the idea of hitting or standing on a hard hand. A hard hand is any hand that doesn’t contain an ace, or any hand where the ace can only be counted as one point.

So, should you hit on a hard 16 in blackjack? The answer is yes… but only if the dealer is showing a 7 or higher.

The reason for this is simple: your chances of busting (going over 21) are much higher than your chances of getting a good card that will improve your hand. In fact, if you hit on a hard 16, you’ll bust about 29% of the time.

But if the dealer is showing a 7 or higher, they have a much better chance of busting than you do. So in this case, it’s actually to your advantage to take another card and try to improve your hand.

Of course, this strategy isn’t always going to work out in your favor. But over time, making the mathematically correct decision will help you win more money than making decisions based on hunches or gut feelings.