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Lesson 2 · Surrender & Rules

H17 vs S17

S17 (dealer stands on soft 17) vs H17 (dealer hits on soft 17). In H17 the dealer has a slightly higher edge.

H17 changes some decisions: H11 vs A becomes Double, S18 vs A becomes Hit, H17 vs A can become Surrender.

Examples

H11 vs A in S17
4♠4♠4
7♣7♣7
YOU
VS
A♣A♣A
DEALER
✓ Hit

Hit — do not double in S17.

H11 vs A in H17
4♠4♠4
7♥7♥7
YOU
VS
A♣A♣A
DEALER
✓ Double

Double Down — the dealer also hits on soft 17, making the risk slightly higher, so you double.