Given the fact that the casino has an advantage in a game of blackjack, with a calculative and planned approach you can reduce the house edge to as low as 0.5%. To accomplish this, there are certain tables and charts that have been devised based on fundamental blackjack strategy.

These charts could vary owing to the different rules prevalent in the casino, or the number of packs used for that specific game. It is imperative that you study these charts and probably learn them by heart before you play!
These charts are particularly helpful when playing online blackjack. You can have a chart in front of you while you play at an online casino, though this may not be allowed at land casinos. If you are playing online from home, it would be a great idea to have it ready at hand! In your endeavor to reduce the house edge to a minimal 0.5% you should diligently follow the chart and refer to it constantly. These charts primarily give you information on when to hit, stand, double down, split or surrender.
Given below is a legend on the Blackjack Strategy Chart.
• H – Hit
• S – Stand
• D – Double if allowed, otherwise hit
• Ds – Double if allowed, otherwise stand
• P – Split
• HP – Split if double after split, otherwise hit
• HR –Surrender if allowed, otherwise hit
• SR – Surrender if permitted , otherwise hit
• PR – Surrender if permitted, otherwise hit
• Soft Hand – A hand with a versatile Ace – carrying the value of 1 or 11
• Hard Hand – A hand that does not pertain to a soft hand
The legend or key at the bottom of charts helps you navigate through the game and will help you plan your moves and play judiciously, but they do not guarantee you winning the game. However following the chart will prove beneficial in the end.
Multiple Deck Blackjack Strategy Chart where the Dealer Stands on Soft 17

Multiple Deck Blackjack Strategy Chart where the Dealer Hits on Soft 17
