Should you hit on soft 20?

As for soft 20, the hand is always a stand since this is the move that produces the greatest expected value for the player. While there is still no risk of busting on the next hit, hitting or doubling on this soft hand are not optimal since very few cards can help you improve to the coveted total of 21.

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2023-05-17 11:03:02

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Do you hit soft 17?
hitting soft 17 is always better than standing. Therefore, one of the golden rules of smart play is this: No matter what blackjack game you are playing, never stand on soft 17.
2023-10-04 18:28:56

Should i hit on 20?
Players are allowed to hit on any hand that totals 20 or less, but it's not advisable to do so on anything too close to 21 (see our “When to stand” section further down.) The reason is that if your hand exceeds 21 – you'll have “busted” and will automatically lose your bet.
2023-06-26 12:27:03

Do most casinos hit soft 17?
In Las Vegas, most of the time, the tables that have higher-denomination minimum bets stand on all 17s, while the lower-minimum tables hit soft 17s. The reason for this is that higher-limit players are often more knowledgeable gamblers and look for better odds on the games they play.
2023-03-22 06:21:38

Should you hit on 20?
Players are allowed to hit on any hand that totals 20 or less, but it's not advisable to do so on anything too close to 21 (see our “When to stand” section further down.) The reason is that if your hand exceeds 21 – you'll have “busted” and will automatically lose your bet.
2023-02-07 13:38:51

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