{"id":19276,"date":"2024-02-01T09:01:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=19276"},"modified":"2024-05-13T04:18:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:18:10","slug":"double-down-blackjack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/double-down-blackjack\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Double Down In Blackjack (And When Not To)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Doubling down is an exciting move to make in blackjack<\/a> \u2013 and profitable if you get it right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post we\u2019ll explain when you should and shouldn’t double down and how to signal the move in a casino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Doubling Down In Blackjack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The double down in blackjack is when you double\nyour bet in the middle of a hand, after which you only receive one more card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s risky because if you get dealt a low card, you\ncan\u2019t hit again, and could risk losing twice as many chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing when to double down during a game of\nblackjack is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all about getting the balance right between\nplaying it safe and taking the risk \u2013 being sure you have an advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When To Double Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three times we\u2019d recommend placing the\nblackjack double down bet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. When your cards total 11<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is because you have a fantastic chance to hit 21, and even if you don\u2019t, you\u2019re likely to get a score close to that magic number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. When you have a soft 16, 17 or 18<\/strong> (this means that you have a card plus an ace).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here you should generally only double down if the dealer is showing a lower card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be tempted to stay as you are, especially with a soft 18, however there\u2019s actually a great chance of improving your hand with a single card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. When you have a hard 9 or 10<\/strong> (\u201chard\u201d describes a hand with no ace).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once again, only when the dealer is showing a low card. Providing you get a reasonably high card, you\u2019ll be in very good shape against the dealer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please remember that you won\u2019t always find things going your way when you double down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tactic, when used properly, will increase your winnings over a long period of time though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Not<\/em> To Double Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. When the dealer has an Ace<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a pretty obvious one: never double\ndown when the dealer is showing an ace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite simply, the chances of them getting blackjack\nare just too high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if they check and don\u2019t have blackjack, there\u2019s a very good chance that they\u2019ll end up with a total close to 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. When your card total is higher than 11.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Never double down when you\u2019re showing anything higher than an 11<\/strong>, as the chances of going bust are too high to risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s better to simply hit or stick on a lower total, and then hope that the dealer goes bust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. When you’re unsure.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Basically, if you\u2019re ever unsure whether to double\ndown, stick to the safe option and keep your bet as it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see some players at a table doubling down\nall the time, and they\u2019re usually the players losing money at a significant\nrate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t be doubling down on the vast majority\nof hands \u2013 only take the risk when you\u2019re a clear frontrunner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Signal Double Down In\nBlackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When looking to double down in blackjack, there\u2019s\nonly one thing you need to do: push a stack of chips next to your initial bet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stack must be of equal value to your starting bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Blackjack
How to double down in blackjack: double your bet and receive only one more card.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If pushing the extra chips onto the table doesn\u2019t work (it will 99 percent of the time), simply tell the dealer your intention to double down and point with one finger to signal that you want one more card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It really is that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t put the chips on top of the initial bet. This is frowned on by croupiers and other casino staff as it could mean you\u2019ve tampered with the initial bet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Things To Look For When Doubling Down\nIn Blackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s one important thing to look for when\ndoubling down: the casino\u2019s rules. The most basic of these will tell you when\ndoubling down is allowed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many casinos only allow players to double down when\nthey\u2019re showing cards totalling 10 or 11 \u2013 if you have any other value hand,\nyou\u2019ll only be able to continue as normal (unless you have the chance to split,\nof course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, pay particular attention to the value the\ndealer must hit up to. Why? Well, this impacts on how likely they are to go\nover 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most games make the dealer hit up to 17<\/a>, however in some games, the dealer only hits up to 16 \u2013 something that makes it less likely they\u2019ll exceed 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more likely they are to go over 21, the more\nyou should think about making a double down blackjack bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, learn whether the dealer checks for\nblackjack when they\u2019re dealt an ace or a 10-value card \u2013 if they do check and\nthe game continues, they don\u2019t have blackjack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes your chances of winning when placing a\ndouble down bet much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll know if they have blackjack, as the hand\nwill stop there, and everyone will lose (except those who have also got\nblackjack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Questions About Doubling Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We get quite a few questions about doubling down in\nblackjack, so we\u2019ve listed answers to the most common ones below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you double down after splitting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically, you won\u2019t be able to double down after splitting, however, you will find some online casinos<\/a> that allow this to happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can double down after splitting, use the\nsame decision-making process you would when evaluating any normal hands dealt\nto you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you double down after hitting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

99 percent of the time you will not be able to\ndouble down after hitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because it would give the player too much of an edge over the casino. Blackjack’s house edge<\/a> is already one of the lowest of any casino game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have hit, you won\u2019t actually be able to do\nanything else other than hit again \u2013 it\u2019s also not possible to split or get\ninsurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you always double down on 11?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, yes. This is a really good way\nof making money in blackjack, especially if you are a casual player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you double down on 10?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this really depends on the card the\ndealer is showing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they have an ace or a 10-value card<\/a>, you might not want to double down, as there\u2019s a real chance that they could get a nice hand and easily beat you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they\u2019re showing a 6 or lower, doubling down is a\nfeasible option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many cards do you get when you double down in\nblackjack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you double down, you will only receive one\nextra card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking that you will receive as many cards as you\nwant is one of the major mistakes made by those new to the game of blackjack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the risk of a double down blackjack\nbet comes in, as you could end up with a low total if a low card is dealt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you double down on 21 in blackjack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, you can\u2019t double down on 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you could, everyone would do it every time the\ncroupier dealt them blackjack! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are lucky enough to get blackjack, you\u2019ll\nfind that the dealer pays you straightaway and you won\u2019t be able to do anything\nelse with your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you found this post useful, you might want to check out our post on when to surrender<\/a> or download our blackjack strategy charts<\/a>. You can also read up on everything you ever wanted to know about blackjack<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve read these, why not practice playing blackjack for free<\/a> or play online blackjack for real money<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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