When should you let the dealer bust?

When the dealer is showing a 5 or a 6, they have a 42 percent chance of busting and a 40 percent chance when they have a 4 showing. This is why you double down more often when the dealer is showing a 4, 5, or 6. The cards where the dealer is least likely to bust are the Ace, 10, and 9.

How often should a dealer bust?

As for overall bust rate, in a common six-deck game, dealers bust about 29 percent of the time if they stand on all 17s, and just under 30 percent if they hit soft 17. Basic strategy players bust about 16 percent of the time. That's because players hit fewer hands than dealers do.

What is the likelihood of a dealer busting?

The dealer has an average bust rate of 28.36% on any given hand and, as you can see, based on this chart, 4, 5, and 6 are the dealer's biggest bust cards.

What are the odds of a dealer busting with a 4?

Dealer Bust Out Rate

The bust out rate is as follows for each up card: 2 – 35.30% 3 – 37.56% 4 – 40.28%

Does the dealer win if you bust?

The dealer never doubles, splits, or surrenders. If the dealer busts, all remaining player hands win. If the dealer does not bust, each remaining bet wins if its hand is higher than the dealer's and loses if it is lower.

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What are the odds of busting on 16?

Hit on 16 = 62% chance of busting. Hit on 15 = 58% chance of busting. Hit on 14 = 56% chance of busting. Hit on 13 = 39% chance of busting.

Do dealers cheat at the casino?

In theory cheating table games is possible but practically it is not possible. The dealer will not risk getting caught and losing control of the game just for a small profit.

Should you hit on 16 against a dealer 10?

If the dealer's card is a 10-value-card, you still need a strong hand. It is best to hit when holding a hand of 10 or 12-16, and stand on anything 17 and over.

How often does a dealer bust with a 7?

In a six-deck game in which the dealer hits soft 17, dealers starting with a 7 up bust only 26.2% of the time. If you're counting on the dealer busting, you're looking for something that happens barely more than a quarter of the time. It doesn't get any better from there.

What not to say at a dealer?

Are cars still selling over MSRP?

On average, new autos are priced 8.8% above MSRP, according to the iSeeCars report. While that's down from a peak of 10.2% in mid-2022, each of the 10 models with the biggest difference has an average price of at least 20% above its MSRP.

What should I do if my dealer ripped me off?

Are you wondering what to do when a car dealer rips you off? The best way to get your money back, cancel your contract, and return the car to the car dealer is to have an auto dealer fraud attorney file a lawsuit against the car dealer who ripped you off.

How much over dealer cost should I pay?

You should expect to pay no more than 5% above the invoice price. If you do, you shouldn't take the deal and go elsewhere. Car dealers may say they make only 12% on the invoice price from the MSRP, but with the incentives, that number is doubled usually.

Are dealers still negotiating prices?

The short answer is yes. However, for many, even the thought of negotiating new car prices can seem intimidating. Treat this experience like any negotiation and go in with a plan. The more thought you put into it upfront, the more confidence you'll feel about speaking with your dealer about the price of your new car.

How do you ask a dealer to beat a price?

If their deal is higher than what your research shows, let them know. Don't be afraid to show the salesperson the industry guidebook page on your phone and ask that they match or beat that price. Avoid the monthly payment discussion and continue to negotiate the “out-the-door” price.

Should I split 8s when dealer shows 7?

It's important to note that Shackleford's math indicates there's still an expected loss - likely more than half of your original bet. Other experts advise against splitting 8s against anything but a 7, or unless the dealer shows a bust card of 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Should I hit 16 when the dealer has 7?

On all your two-card hard 16s, you gain by hitting whenever the dealer has 7 or higher, but the gain is biggest when the dealer has a 7 up. There are some hands of three or more cards where it's a better play to stand on 16 vs. 10, but that gets us into composition-dependent strategies — a topic for another time.

What number must the dealer hit?

In most casino blackjack games, a dealer must take a card if he hits 16 or below and stand at 17 or above. Some tables, though, say the dealer must hit soft 17, meaning he has a chance to increase his score up to 21.

Do you hit a 13 against a 2?

13 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit. 12 stands against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit. 11 always doubles. 10 doubles against dealer 2 through 9 otherwise hit.

Do you hit a 12 against a 3?

That may be true for most stiff hands (meaning, a hard 12 through 16) but it's not the case when you are holding a 12 against a 3. There are only four cards that could bust your 12 — a ten, jack, queen, or king. On the other hand, five cards will get you to 17–21 (a five, six, seven, eight, or nine).

Is it better to split 10s or 6 in blackjack?

As for the arithmetic, the statistical data on how often you will win when you split a pair of 10s against a dealer showing a 6 is 64% of the time. Your profit expectations for every $100 you bet while splitting those 10s will be, on average, a $56 profit.

Who is the most successful casino cheat?

Tommy Glenn Carmichael

Carmichael is one of the most successful slot machine cheats, although he has spent time in prison for his crimes. He began cheating slot machines in 1980 when he used a metal device that was inserted into the coin slot and then triggered a payout.

Which casino dealers make the most money?

Do casino dealers want you to win?

If you have a good dealer, they will likely be rooting for you to win rather than the house. One reason they might want you to win is because if you are winning, you are more likely to tip them.