I think it's because most people don't hit their S18, the dealer wouldn't want one of them to accidentally hit something they wouldn't have normally hit and cause the player to have a worse hand or bust (on future hits). To them, it's an error to hit on S18. But damn, do I sure love pissing off a table full of ploppies when I "ruin" the flow and take the dealer's bust card!!
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