How the dealer have advantage in black jack?

Question

“The dealer must continue to take cards until the total is 17 or more, at which point the dealer must stand”.
It seem too risk for the dealer, am I wrong?

In: 5

Answer 1

It’s because the player plays first.

Lets imagine a player who plays with the exact same rules that a dealer does (when to hit, when to pass, ect). Lets create a situation where the dealer and player get basically the same cards.

Dealer deals K and 7 to the player. Dealer deals Q and 7 to dealer. (both have 17)

Player plays first, knows they have a 17 so they hit. Get a J, so bust.

The game is now over, the dealer does not draw a card, player has lost and dealer has won.