you have a 62% of busting hitting on a hand of 16, and you have a 69% chance of busting when hitting with a hand of 17... It is not that much of a change, so why all of a sudden should u not hit on 17, but hit on 16???
2007-12-18 04:00:25 · 7 answers · asked by Determinate 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
I understand that the dealer must stay on 17... but my question is why?
2007-12-18 04:06:10 · update #1
Yes, i understand that changing the cards gives you a percentage change, but why do casinos choose to make this rule at 16,17 rather than 15,16 or 17,18
2007-12-18 04:54:51 · update #2
Yes, i understand that changing the cards gives you a percentage change, but why do casinos choose to make this rule at 16,17 rather than 15,16 or 17,18
2007-12-18 04:54:52 · update #3
The reason is that the dealer has to stand on 17 but take a card 16 or less. If you have 17, not only to you have a higher chance to bust if you take a card, you also already have a chance to push the dealer. With a 16, the only way you can not lose your money is if the dealer busts since you cannot push. That's why a 17 is a significantly better situation than a 16. It doesn't make sense to hit on a 17 when you both have a higher chance to bust and also forgo the chance to push. You want to hit on 16 (against a 7 upcard or higher) since there is a lower chance to bust and you also have no chance to push if you stand pat.
2007-12-18 06:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by nicedoc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is also possible to lose without busting.
You'll only hit the 16 if the dealer has a strong up card (7 or better). If you stand on 16, you are essentially giving up on the hand. With the dealer showing 7 or higher, there is a good chance that the dealer already has a made hand.
So, you'll want to take a card to at least give you a chance to beat (or tie) the dealer's made hand.
With 17, you have a made hand. It's not a strong one, but still you don't want to bust with a made hand. As someone else pointed it, you also have the possibility of a push with your 17.
2007-12-18 09:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by John F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over the course of a night, that 7% difference can wear you down. Gambling is about how long you can last before going on a roll. I almost never hit on 17 unless the dealer is showing a 10 or better. Let the dealer beat me; don't beat myself.
2007-12-18 04:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kyle W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have 17, there are 9 of thirteen cards bust you. (9/13 = 69%) When you have 16, there are 8 cards that bust you (8/13 = 62%).
2007-12-18 04:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by William H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the card the dealer has open..
anything less than 6 stay
anythnng more than 7 Hit.............
remember that the dealer has to stay at 17
2007-12-18 04:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by MrRight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't hit on either 16 OR 17. I stay on 17 and surrender on 16 and get half of my bet back.
A lot of players aren't even aware of the surrender option but it can be your best friend. Why take a hit if you have that 62% chance of busting????? I would rather cut my losses, get half my bet back and live to fight another day.
If you play at a casino where they don't allow surrender then stay on those 16's instead of hitting. Give yourself a fighing chance against the dealer instead of busting right away.
2007-12-18 05:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Luva Luva 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
the casinos have done tons and tons of tests to make the game the most of their advantage. They have figured out that 17 and over isn't safe to hit on. remember, you're playing against the house, not the other players.
2007-12-18 13:06:14 · answer #7 · answered by dan1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋