Stand On Soft 17
Blackjack Stand On Soft 17
- STANDING ON SOFT 17. The basic strategy for standing on soft 17 is simple: never stand! That’s right; you should never stand on soft 17 regardless of what the dealer’s upcard is. That might seem odd since most players believe that 17 is a good enough hand on which to stand.
- If you draw a 10 value and have hard 17, you’re in standing territory. If you draw a 9 and have hard 16, it’s time to stand if the dealer has 2 through 6 or hit against 7 or higher. With that noted, let’s look at average results if you hit, stand or double down with Ace-6 in a six-deck game in which the dealer hits soft 17.
At 17 points or higher the dealer must stay. (At most tables the dealer also hits on a 'soft' 17, i.e. A hand containing an ace and one or more other cards totaling six.) You are betting that you have a better hand than the dealer. The better hand is the hand where the sum.
2-deck blackjack, also known as double-deck blackjack, is played with two decks and the dealer stands on a soft 17. The dealer deals the initial hand of two cards to the player face down. If the player hits after the original deal, their new card (or cards) will be dealt face up.
2-deck blackjack rules may be different from one casino to another. Make sure you are familiar with the rules and basic strategy, whether you are just out to enjoy a few hours of fun at a casino or you aspire to be a professional gambler.
Some casinos require dealers to stand on any hand that is worth a total of 17 points, whether soft (made up of an Ace counted as 11 plus a Six) or hard (a face card plus a Seven). If this rule applies, it will be indicated on the blackjack table layout, which will state: “Dealer Must Stand on all 17.”
Does Dealer Stand On Soft 17
If the dealer is not required to stand on all 17, the table layout will say: 'Dealer Hits Soft 17.' In such a case, the dealer may hit whenever he or she has 17 consisting of an Ace together with a Six. When this rule is followed, it results in a slightly higher edge for the house.
Dealer Must Stand On Soft 17
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