In fact, the value 16 is said to be the worst hand one can have in blackjack. Since sixteen of the other fifty cards have a value of 10 and four have a value of 11, there is a strong chance of getting at least an 18 with either or both split cards. A hand totaling 18 or 19 is much stronger than having a 16.Play basic strategy1Stand when your hand is 12-16 when the dealer has 2-6.2Hit when your hand is 12-16 when the dealer has 7-Ace.3Always split Aces and 8s.4Double 11 versus the dealer's 2-10.5Hit or double Aces-6.
