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How to Win at Blackjack The Final Exam

Here is a final test for those of you who are convinced you know how to play the game properly. If you get all the hands correct, you really do know the game and should be learning how to count cards, if you don't already possess that skill. If you get more than 2 of these wrong, my advice is to stay out of the casinos and study, since only luck will allow you to win and you should never depend upon luck in the casino.

So, give it a go by printing out this page and taking the test. A completion time of 2 minutes is very reasonable. The answers are on a separate page which is linked at the bottom of this one.

As always, the game is 6 decks, the dealer stands on A-6, you may double on any first two cards and double after splitting pairs is permitted. Remember, H = hit; S= stand; D = double and P = split; 10 = 10 or any face card and A = ace.

	Player's Hand	Dealer's Up Card	Decision (H,S,D,P)
1.	7,2	6
2.	A,2	3
3.	10,2	2
4.	6,6	6
5.	9,7	10
6.	A,7	9
7.	8,2	10
8.	A,4	4
9.	7,2	7
10.	9,3	3
11.	5,5	6
12.	5,3	6
13.	A,6	2
14.	9,2	10
15.	3,3	2
16.	6,5	A
17.	A,8	6
18.	7,7	2
19.	8,8	10
20.	5,4	7
21.	A,2	5
22.	4,4	6
23.	10,3	7
24.	8,4	4
25.	9,9	7
26.	A,A	A
27.	7,5	4
28.	9,7	7
29.	5,5	9
30.	9,2	10
31.	A,6	7
32.	7,2	4
33.	9,9	9
34.	2,2	7
35.	3,3	2
36.	A,7	10
37.	8,8	4
38.	6,4	2
39.	A,9	6
40.	9,9	A

Need the answers? Here 'ya go.

ARCHIVE of BLACKJACK ARTICLES

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2007 Articles

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• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 3
  
• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 4
  
• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 5
  
• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 6
  
• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 7
  
• Blackjack Tournaments with Elimination Hands - Part 8
  
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2006 Articles

• High Stakes Blackjack
  
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2005 Articles

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• $100 An Hour At Blackjack
  
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2004 Articles

• Beating the 8-Deck Game
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• The Great Revelation
• Don't Bar Yourself
• The Insurance Bet
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2003 Articles

• Beating the Double-Deck Game - Part 1
• Beating the Double-Deck Game - Part 2
• Beating the Double-Deck Game - Part 3
• Beating the Double-Deck Game - Basic Strategy Variations
• The School Simulations
• The Triple 7s Side Bet
• Single-Deck: Basic Strategy Variations
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• Synergistic Blackjack-Part 1
• Winning at Spanish 21

2002 Articles

• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 1
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 2
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 3
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 4
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 5
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 6
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 7
• Tournament Blackjack Training - Part 8

2001 Articles

• Beating Tough Games - Part 1
• Beating Tough Games - Part 2
• Beating Tough Games - Part 3
• Beating Tough Games - Part 4
• Product Review: Statistical Blackjack Analyzer
• A Simple Way To Win At Single-Deck
• Savvy Sayin's About Blackjack
• 'Tis The Season To Be Jolly

2000 Articles

• Playing Multiple Hands Part 1
• Playing Multiple Hands Part 2
• Playing Multiple Hands Part 3
• Counting Systems: Level-Three: Part 4
• Counting Systems: Computer-Level: Part 5
• Counting Systems: Multi-Parameter: Part 6
• Counting Systems: Unbalanced: Part 7
• Which Count to Use?
• Playing Multiple Hands Part 1
• Playing Multiple Hands Part 2
• Playing Multiple Hands Part 3
• I Expect To Win With 20
• A Few Tricks Of The Trade
• The Future Of Blackjack

1999 Articles

• Counting Systems: Single-Level: Part 2
• Counting Systems: Level-Two: Part 3
• In The Beginning....
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• Blackjack On A Budget
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• Tournament Report -1999
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• Into The Depths
• Tripping Out
• Evaluating Games: Part 2

1998 Articles

• Single Deck Play -part 1
• Single Deck Play -part 2
• Single Deck Play -part 3
• Multiple-card Soft Hands
• Bonus Blackjacks-Part 2
• Bonus Blackjacks
• Expanding Surrender
• I Get 16; She Has 20
• Intimidation
• Evaluating Games
• Letter to an Ex-counter
• Basic Strategy Variations
• Casino Playing Tactics
• Test Your Knowledge: Part 1
• Test Your Knowledge Part 2
• Test Your Knowledge Part 3
• Test Your Knowledge: The Final Exam

1997 Articles

• Money Management Part 1 & 2
• The True Count
• Learn to Count Cards - Part 2
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• Donating Money to the Casino of Your Choice
• Taking Advantage of Surrender
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