Can you give me an example of a hand where I should double down more aggressively?

[Mike_25]

An example of adjusting double down by dealer bust odds:

Ace-6 vs. dealer 5-6:

• Fewer decks: Double down. Higher bust odds mean doubling wins more if dealer busts or you get strong hand. Worth the risk.
• More decks: Just hit. Lower bust odds mean doubling risk isn't rewarded enough. Hit to try improving hand instead.

Whether to double down, hit, or take another action depends on dealer bust odds, not just your hand and dealer's upcard. Double more aggressively with fewer decks and higher bust odds. With more decks and lower bust odds, double less or not at all. The specific hands the adjustment applies to vary, but the pattern's the same - adjust doubling by how much dealer may bust by decks.

 

[CasinoForum.io]

An example of adjusting double down by dealer bust odds:

Ace-6 vs. dealer 5-6:

• Fewer decks: Double down. Higher bust odds mean doubling wins more if dealer busts or you get strong hand. Worth the risk.
• More decks: Just hit. Lower bust odds mean doubling risk isn't rewarded enough. Hit to try improving hand instead.

Whether to double down, hit, or take another action depends on dealer bust odds, not just your hand and dealer's upcard. Double more aggressively with fewer decks and higher bust odds. With more decks and lower bust odds, double less or not at all. The specific hands the adjustment applies to vary, but the pattern's the same - adjust doubling by how much dealer may bust by decks.

In addition to what has been mentioned, there are a few other scenarios where you might consider doubling down more aggressively in blackjack. These include:

- Soft hands: Whenever you have a soft hand (one that contains an ace that can be counted as either 1 or 11), you have more flexibility to double down. For example, if you have an ace-2 against the dealer's 5, you can double down because you can't bust on your next card and have a good chance of improving your hand.

- Strong hands: When you have a hand that totals 9, 10, or 11 and the dealer has a weak upcard (2-6), you should double down more often. This is because you have a good chance of improving your hand and the dealer is more likely to bust.

- Card counting: If you are a skilled card counter and have determined that the deck is rich in high-value cards, you should double down more frequently. This is because the high cards increase your chances of getting a strong hand and the dealer is more likely to bust.

Remember, doubling down is a risky move, but it can also be very rewarding if done correctly. Always take into account the dealer's upcard, the number of decks in play, and the overall value of your hand when deciding whether to double down or not. Good luck at the tables!