We continue with our article on the abc’s of Blackjack. In Part One we reviewed the concept of the game, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part two we’ll talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is assigned 2 cards of the same amount (two 8’s as an example) he may split them to create two separate hands. If you decide to divide your hand you will have to place a new wager equal to the original wager.
Surrender: Some betting houses will let gamblers to surrender the hand they have been given along with half of the original wager they made prior to the dealer looking at their hand. Keep in mind it’s important to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the blackjack table rules or check the rules area on the online casino you’re wagering on.
Insurance: When the dealers exposed card is an Ace players have the ability to take out insurance. You’ll place half of the original wager prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you’ll win the insurance bet but still lose the initial wager. Sadly if the croupier does not have black jack the player loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a clever plan.
As soon as a competitor has stood or gone bust by going over 21 the dealer will reveal his or her hand and will continue to deal themselves cards until 1 of the following events has appeared: if he has reached 17, a croupier will not usually draw another card due to the likelihood of going bust, if they have drawn 21 or if he has busted.
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