In blackjack, “Hit 17” refers to a player’s decision to take another card when they have a hand totaling 17. Typically, players may choose to hit on a “soft 17” (a hand that includes an Ace counted as 11, such as Ace-6) to improve their hand, as there is less risk of busting compared to a “hard 17” (a hand where the Ace is counted as 1, such as 10-7), which is usually considered strong enough to stand. Some blackjack variations or casino rules may also dictate when the dealer must hit or stand on 17.
Hit 17 Example
For example, if a player has Ace-6, making a soft 17, they might choose to hit since an Ace can be counted as either 1 or 11, allowing flexibility without immediately busting.