When 12 Meets Dealer’s 2 Upcard?

Players’ 12 vs dealer’s 2 upcard is considered as one of the most frustrating hands in Malaysia Online Casino blackjack game. There are different combinations of number which can result in a total of 12 like 10-2, 9-3, 8-4, 7-5 and 6-6. Further, players may be mistakenly play such hand. As we know, players have very high possibility for drawing a 10-valued card and go bust.

Dealer’s upcard is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 is known as bust card as dealer has likelihood to go busting. In a common situation, most blackjack players will choose to stand on a hard 12 instead of hitting when the dealer shows a bust card. However, it becomes the biggest mistake that players make. Why? Let’s do some calculation. When Malaysia Online Casino players hold 12, there are only 4 cards for them to go bust which are 10, J, Q and K while there are 5 cards such as 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will lead players to 17 through 21 hand. In other words, they have 65% to win if they choose to hit their hand. For instance, the probability for players to go busting is not that great as hitting 12 will become a better play than standing. On the other hand, dealer’s 2 upcard is not that weak as the bust frequency is quite low which is known as 35%.

What if players hold a pair of 6s? There is another option for blackjack players which is splitting the pair. When they choose to split, the winning percentage increases to 43% which means players can increase their opportunity.

All in all, Malaysia Online Casino players should hit 12 against dealer’s 2 upcard as it becomes a better play than standing regardless how many number of decks of cards being used.