Multi-Deck Blackjack: Dealer Stands Soft 17 Multi-deck blackjack is played with 4+ decks and this Basic Blackjack Strategy Chart below is where the dealer stands on a soft 17. The rules and conditions of multi-deck blackjack may vary from one casino to another. The basic strategy chart is for 4, 6 or 8 deck Blackjack where the dealer stands on soft 17. Made out of 14 point plastic it is very durable and with proper care should last a lifetime. Double sided with the basic strategy chart on the front, and a legend with addition game information on the back.
Why did they choose 17 as the dealer's compulsory standing number? Is it optimal?
I would think 15 would be a better standing number because if the dealer draws on 15
there are 7 cards that would bust him and only 6 that would improve his hand.
Would a standing number of 15 be more attractive to players?
now its often dealer stands only in a hard 17, which is bad enough for the player as it is.
But you can click on my name and go to threads I’ve started and click on the thread that is “Dealer hits soft 18” or something close to that.
This question has been answered on a thread I started. I don’t know how to link to threads because I’m a terrible forum member.
But you can click on my name and go to threads I’ve started and click on the thread that is “Dealer hits soft 18” or something close to that.
It’s not rocket science. After I clicked on your name, I scrolled down to find the thread you’re talking about. Then I right click it to get a little menu. One of the options is ‘copy link’. And then I pasted it here;
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https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/blackjack/29441-dealer-hits-soft-18/Blackjack Dealer Stands On 17 5
It’s not rocket science. After I clicked on your name, I scrolled down to find the thread you’re talking about. Then I right click it to get a little menu. One of the options is ‘copy link’. And then I pasted it here;
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/blackjack/29441-dealer-hits-soft-18/
Our ancestors evidently possessed math skills that have long since been lost. Could most people today figure out how to create a game that seems fair but which will slowly drain the players.
Our ancestors evidently possessed math skills that have long since been lost.
comical and not even close to being trueCould most people today figure out how to create a game that seems fair but which will slowly drain the players.
the GAME of blackjack was not created in its current form.It evolved like most other old casino games over time.
If the house edge was too high, because of some rule or lack of, the players could feel it and stop playing
rules were in place years ago and have disappeared mainly because players did not like them (they lost too much or could not win that often, or same for the house)
lost math skills
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If the dealer hits a soft 16, then the expected return, compared to that of hitting a soft 17, goes up 1.14% for the player.
If the dealer stands on a soft 16, then the expected return, compared to that of standing on a soft 17, goes up 1.34% for the player.
Either way, it puts the player well into positive territory
12, 13, 14, 15 & 16
vs
17, 18, 19. 20 & 21
5 Hit hands vs 5 Stay Hands seems like the simplified explanation, but I'm sure they figured the probability of hitting 15 & 16 was worth not hitting on H17.