Hard totals
Should I double 11 against an Ace?
No. Hit 11 against an Ace in a 6 deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17.
These answers are for a 6 deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17, blackjack pays 3 to 2, and you can double on any two cards, including after a split.
Why
An Ace is the dealer card you least want to see. When the dealer stands on soft 17, hitting 11 against it does a little better than doubling.
At a table where the dealer hits soft 17, the dealer busts a little more often, and the right play becomes a double. Read the felt before you decide.
The play against every dealer card
| Dealer shows | Your play |
|---|---|
| 2 to 10 | Double, or hit |
| Ace | Hit |
Questions players ask
- Should I double 11 against an Ace?
- No. Hit 11 against an Ace in a 6 deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17.
- Does the soft 17 rule change 11 against an Ace?
- Yes. Hit it when the dealer stands on soft 17, and double it when the dealer hits soft 17.
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