Double down in blackjack is a classic excitement if only played while knowing the rules and the risks. This move gives you the autonomy to make a bet midway into the game. You can double your bet value and get hit with a single card for the rest of the game, so it is crucial to know when and how to go about it.
We recommend a total of three times that you can utilize this in blackjack :
If your cards total 11
If you got soft 16,17 or 18 ( soft means ace and a number card)
If you have a hard 9 or 10 (without ace)
All these can (with practice) help you get closer to the magic number 21. And there is one place only where you should never double down in a blackjack; it is when the dealer is showing an ace. This will increase their chances of scoring 21 or close and decrease yours. Double down can be mastered only with a consistency of calculating the risk and safety both. It is also essential to know the rules of the casino you’re gambling in (virtual or real) i.e at what value they allow you to double down. And if you’re smart enough, you would want to be keen in observing what the dealer hits upto because it will tell their chances of exceeding the 21.