{"id":28848,"date":"2022-02-16T12:18:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T10:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betpal.com\/?post_type=blog&p=28848"},"modified":"2022-02-16T12:19:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T10:19:50","slug":"when-is-the-right-time-to-double-down-in-blackjack","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/betpal.com\/nz\/blog\/when-is-the-right-time-to-double-down-in-blackjack\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is The Right Time To Double Down In Blackjack?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Like any casino game, blackjack requires a bit of luck, but also a good strategy and perfect timing. If you want to win money and have fun while playing blackjack online<\/a>, then knowing the correct moment to double down is very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doubling down is one of the most common bets in blackjack, and when you do it right, you have the chance to increase your winnings on a massive scale. But, what exactly is doubling down? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, this means that you will double your bet when you\u2019re in the middle of a hand before receiving one more card. It\u2019s perceived as a risky move, but if you think you have an advantage over the dealer, then doubling down can really pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you\u2019re ready to play, then start by checking out the best NZ online casinos<\/a> and following these blackjack tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doubling down: When you should make the move<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blackjack is of course the goal of reaching or getting as close to 21 as possible, but it\u2019s also about beating the dealer. There are particular hands that will give you a statistical edge over the casino, and we\u2019ll discuss these below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your cards have a value of 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is certainly the most common and best time to double down when playing blackjack, because if your cards already total 11, then there\u2019s a decent opportunity that one extra card will hit a blackjack. Furthermore, even if you don\u2019t receive a 10, jack, queen, or king, then you\u2019re still going to be safe by not breaking 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have a hard 9 or 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have what\u2019s called a \u2018hard\u2019 hand, this means that you\u2019re not holding an ace (which is worth either 1 or 11). In this position, it\u2019s often worth doubling down if you can see that the dealer has a lower card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a soft 16, 17, or 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a \u2018soft\u2019 hand, this means you\u2019re holding an ace and one more card. Aces are a big deal in blackjack, as these let you either hit a blackjack or get very close to one. If you\u2019ve got a soft hand, then doubling down is a good idea if you can see that the dealer is again presenting a lower card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it\u2019s best to avoid doubling down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blackjack is a game of chance, after all, and even if you think doubling down is the fastest way to win cash, there are several instances where it\u2019s better to back out and save the double down for another time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the dealer is holding an ace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any blackjack player wants to have an ace in your hand, but when the dealer has one, that\u2019s a different story! The odds are certainly in the casino\u2019s favour if the dealer has an ace, so best not double down in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re holding a hard hand greater than 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a hard hand of more than 11, it\u2019s never a good idea to double down, as the chance of going bust is likely. You can win, of course, but most blackjack pros would avoid doubling down in this position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further blackjack tips and strategies for doubling down<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can increase your chances of winning but also avoid losses with these extra strategies regarding doubling down in blackjack.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  • \r\n If you want to make the double down bet, then you can signal this by throwing in your stack of chips (must be the same amount as your original bet) beside your current bet. Don\u2019t place the new chips on top of the first chips, as casinos can sometimes think you\u2019re interfering with your bet and trying to cheat. \r\n <\/li>\r\n
  • \r\n If you don\u2019t want to follow strategies about hard hands and soft hands, especially for beginners, then simply double down when you\u2019ve got an 11 if you want to be safe. \r\n <\/li>\r\n
  • \r\n It\u2019s not possible to double down after you\u2019ve just hit, which means taking another card. Doubling down in blackjack is only permitted after the first two cards have been dealt out to the players. \r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\n\n\n

    Always remember that doubling down in blackjack is a solid chance to win more money, but it should only be done if you think you\u2019ve got the odds in your favour. The casino wants you to take bigger and bigger bets, of course, but only make them if you believe you can win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28850,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28848","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blackjack"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nDoubling Down Tips for Online Blackjack<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It's important to know the right time to double down when playing blackjack online. 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