Blackjack Dealer Soft 16
A soft 16 is ANY hand where you hold an Ace and the Ace can be counted as a 1 or an 11. It is called a 'soft' hand because you can't break (aka 'bust') if you hit the hand. An example of a soft 16. When you have a soft 16. Finally, learn whether the dealer checks for blackjack when they’re dealt an ace or a 10-value card – if they do check and the game continues, they don’t have. There is a rule in blackjack that says you should never risk busting your hand when the dealer shows a weak upcard (weak meaning a 2 through 6 because the dealer could break with a one-card draw). That may be true for most stiff hands (meaning, a hard 12 through 16) but it’s not the case when you are holding a 12 against a 3. Soft 16 – 18 vs. Dealer’s Low Cards In this scenario, you need to have a 5, 6, or a 7, along with an Ace, thus giving you a soft total of 16 to 18. When the dealer reveals a card from 2-6, this would be a great time to double down. However, if you have an Ace and a 2 or a 4, it’s better to hit.
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