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MASTERING HI-LO

Basic Strategy Drill

Every hand in blackjack has one play that loses the least (or wins the most) over thousands of deals. These plays were found by simulating millions of hands — that's basic strategy.

It all boils down to three tables: hard totals, soft totals, and pairs. Study them first, then use this drill to lock them into memory.

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Shortcuts: Hit, Stand, Double, sPlit, suRrender.