On the front side of the card you’ll find sections for both hard and soft total hands that are not pairs.
Each card is split into three major sections. Once you’ve chosen the right strategy card, refer to it whenever you encounter a hand for which you are not sure of the best strategy. Step 2: Find the row for your hand on the card. However, the hand (3,Ten,Ace,3) is not a soft 17 even though it includes an Ace.įor our example here, we’ll assume you are playing a 2 deck game, and the wording on the table indicates that the dealer hits soft 17. What is a soft 17? A “soft” hand is a hand that includes an Ace and cannot bust if you take another card. Use this information to choose the correct strategy card. The tabletop felt should include wording that says either “Dealer Stands on All 17s” or “Dealer Hits Soft 17”. For example, some continuous shuffler games use 5 decks of cards.ĭealer Hits or Stands on Soft 17? Some casinos offer games where the dealer must stand on all 17s, while others require the dealer to take another card if they have a “soft 17”. Use the 4/6/8 deck chart for any number of decks over two. Our strategy cards come in 1 deck, 2 deck and 4/6/8 deck versions. If you are not sure, just ask the dealer. Number of Decks: Determine how many decks are in use at the particular game you are playing. Step 1: Choose the correct strategy card.