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Here are some mathematical Blackjack formulas, considered to be the best and easiest approaches to adopt and remember in order to maximize your chances of winning.

Case I. Soft Hands
A-8 or A-9: In this case, the player must always stand.
A-7: If the dealer has 3 thru 6, probably the best thing to do is to double down. While stand on 2, 7, or 8, otherwise hit.
A-6: If the dealer has 3 thru 6, probably the best thing to do is to double down, otherwise hit.
A-4 or A-5: If the dealer has 4 thru 6, probably the best thing to do is to double down, otherwise hit.
A-2 or A-3: If the dealer has 5 or 6, probably the best thing to do is to double down, otherwise hit.

Case II. Hard Hands
17 to 21: You have a more chance to win if you stand always.
13 to 16: If the dealer has 2 thru 6, you must stand, otherwise hit.
12: If the dealer has 4 thru 6, you must stand. But if the dealer has 2 or 3, then you must hit.
11: If dealer has 2 thru 10, you must double down. Otherwise, hit.
10: If dealer has 2 thru 9, you must double down. Otherwise, hit.
9: If dealer has 3 thru 6, you must double down. Otherwise, hit.
8 or less: You should always hit.

Case III. Splitting
10-10: the player should always stand in order to have the higher chance of winning.
9-9: If the dealer has 2 thru 6, 8, or 9, you must split. And you must stand on anything else.
8-8 or Ace- Ace: In this situation, the player must always split.
7-7: If the dealer has 2 thru 7, you must split. Otherwise you must hit.
6-6: If the dealer has 2 thru 6, you must split. Otherwise you must hit.
5-5: If the dealer has 2 thru 9, you double down. Otherwise you must hit.
4-4: If the dealer has 4 or 5, you must split. Otherwise you must hit.
2-2 or 3-3: If the dealer has 2 thru 7, you must split. Otherwise you must hit.