Stand 17 (s17): A rule in blackjack that requires the dealer to stand when sitting on a Soft 17. Compare this rule to Hit 17, which requires the dealer to hit when sitting on a Soft 17. Here’s more information on the difference between Stand 17 and Hit 17.
- The Dealer And Soft 17. Many casinos amend the rules of blackjack to force the dealer to hit a soft 17. This was popularized in the casinos of Atlantic City when they first opened, and it is still a rule in many casinos. The reason this rule was implemented by the casinos is because it increases the house edge against the player.
- Blackjack Strategy Chart: 6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17, blackjack pays 3 to 2 View All Blackjack Strategy Cards and Charts. H Hit S Stand D.
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Introduction
To use the basic strategy, look up your hand along the left vertical edge and the dealer's up card along the top. In both cases an A stands for ace. From top to bottom are the hard totals, soft totals, and splittable hands. There are two charts depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17.
Other basic strategy rules.
- Never take insurance or 'even money.'
- If there is no row for splitting (fives and tens), then look up your hand as a hard total (10 or 20).
- If you can't split because of a limit on re-splitting, then look up your hand as a hard total.
Ideally, the basic strategy shows the play which, on average, will result in the greatest win or the least loss per initial hand played. The way I usually go about this is to look at the initial 2-card hands only. Generally, this will result in the overall best play. However, soft 18 against a dealer ace when the dealer stands on soft 17 provides the only known exception that I am aware of for any number of decks. As my blackjack appendix 9 shows, a 2-card soft 18 vs A has an expected value of hitting of -0.100359, and of standing -0.100502. So with two cards it is very slightly better to hit. However, not all soft 18's are composed of two cards. The more the cards in the player's hand the more the odds favor standing. Simulations show that if forced to always hit or always stand, it is better to stand. I would like to thank Don Schlesinger for bringing this unusual play to my attention.
If you are new to Blackjack or consider yourself a beginner, we recommend reading our How to Play Blackjack article first! Using our free Blackjack Trainer is simple and straightforward. You can press deal to begin immediately, or customize the options to mimic the version of blackjack that you would like to practice. The blackjack chart under “Help” will update depending on the options and rules of the game.
There are seven variables to tweak the Blackjack Trainer. To adjust these settings click the Options button:
1) Whether the Dealer hits or stands on soft 17:
- Dealer hits on soft 17 – worse for the player
- Dealer stands on soft 17 – better for the player
2) Are you allowed to double-down after splitting?
- Double allow after splitting – this is VERY important for the player and is typically the default for Vegas casinos.
- Double as first option only – you may only double down as your first play, not after splitting.
3) Is surrender allowed?
This is a rule that allows you to fold your hand immediately, prior to seeing the Dealer’s hole card, and sacrifice your hand to save half your bet.
- Allow surrender – surrender is typically allowed in 6 and 8 deck shoe games in Vegas. This is an excellent rule for players.
- No surrender – surrender is rarely allowed in single deck and double deck games.
4) How many decks are you playing?
- 8 decks – Vegas shoes are typically made up of 8 decks these days.
- 6 decks
- 4 decks
- 2 decks
5) How much does Blackjack pay?
Blackjack in a 6 deck or 8 deck shoe in Vegas typically pays 3:2, but there is a recent and disturbing trend for the big casinos to have blackjack tables that only pay 6:5 on tables with a shoe. The casinos are targeting casual players that are not aware of this difference. Be sure to find the tables that pay 3:2!
- Blackjack pays 3:2
- Blackjack pays 6:5 – this is typical for a double deck or single deck blackjack game.
6) Can you re-split your hands and if so, how many times?
You are always allowed to split your cards the first time, but if you are then dealt the same card again, can you split your cards again? In a shoe game, you are typically allowed to re-split up to 3 times.
- Re-split allowed (3)
- Re-split allowed (2)
- Re-split allowed (1)
- Re-split not allowed
7) Type of game you would like to practice.
- Hard mode – provides more difficult scenarios to test you.
- Splits only – play just splitting hands.
- Soft hands only – play just soft hands (hands with an ace).
- Random mode – purely random shuffle.
Once you’ve set up the table to your linking, the Blackjack Chart will update itself to show the optimum blackjack strategy to play. To view the chart, click the Help button. This will overlay the chart and show you the correct move for your last play.
Now click the Deal button to get started!
The point of this trainer is to play perfect blackjack strategy. You start with $1,000 of play money, but what’s more important is your playing accuracy. You’ll see that your moves will be tracked for your session providing you an accuracy rating. Your goal is to make the perfect strategic decision each time. You can start by consulting the blackjack chart to help you make the right decisions. But after a while, you should play without looking at the chart.
In the screen shot below, you can see that this player has made 24 correct moves and 1 incorrect move for an accuracy of 96%.
When using our Blackjack Trainer, pay close attention to this score, this is more important than your dollar balance. Random luck can sway your balance around, but as long as you are playing perfect blackjack strategy, you will give yourself the best chance of winning money long term!
To start learning optimal blackjack strategy, you should strictly follow the plays outlined in our blackjack charts. Based on the specific rules and options you set up, our blackjack charts adjust and prescribe the best strategic moves to make when playing blackjack.
Our blackjack charts tell you how to play your hand based on the rules and options of the game and the Dealer’s up card.
Looking at our blackjack chart, the number listed horizontally across the top corresponds to the Dealer’s up card. Find your hand (the player’s hand) along the left column of the chart and cross-reference your hand with the Dealer’s card to determine the play you should make.
Chart choices change the charts. For example, one chart is used when the dealer stands on soft 17 and another is used when the dealer hits on soft 17.
Other choices are used for things like re-splits. The chart doesn’t change here but decisions need to be checked. For example, if the player has re-splits turned on and he gets a third eight against a six after splitting the first two eights then the trainer will check to make sure he makes the right decision which is to split again. If re-splitting is turned off here then the trainer will check to make sure the player makes the right decision which is to stand.
There are a couple of notes to make when reading our blackjack charts. First, the X symbol – Surrender/Hit – this means that if the table allows Surrender, then you should surrender your hand. Otherwise, take a hit.
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Similarly, the U symbol – Surrender/Stand – if the table allows for Surrender, then you should use it and surrender your hand. Otherwise, just stand with your hand.
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