![]() There are two variations to the basic rules of blackjack that determine how the dealer must proceed with a hand of 17. If the dealer is showing a 7 up-card, it’s a good chance his/her next card will be worth 10 – if this is the case, you’ve essentially levelled yourself with the dealer and a push will take place. The dealer’s hand also must reach at least 17 before he/she stops drawing cards, so when landing a hand with a value of 17, the dealer has only four possible totals which can beat your hand value. ![]() Players are advised to always stand on a hand of 17 (and higher), as hands of this value are considered strong enough, while the chances of improving your total is slim, and busting is likely. ![]() In basic blackjack strategy, the worldwide consensus supports the same idea never hit on 17. The great dilemma of blackjack is knowing when to hit and when to stand, and at almost no other time can this be more perplexing than when dealt a hand of 17. ![]()
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