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[emerson]

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Can blackjack be beat if dealer wins pushes on 17, assuming the other rules favor the player? (6-deck shoe with 100% penetration, counting & bet-size changes are allowed, insurance and surrender are available, etc.)

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With 100% penetration and an infinite spread, yes. Even baccarat can be beaten under with 100% pen and an infinite spread.

Now, a deck cut off of six and a 1:20 spread might be an interesting question. You would now surrender many hard 17s as they are no better than 16. They can't win unless the dealer busts.