We continue with our article on the basics of black jack. In the previous article we reviewed the basis of the game, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is dealt two cards of the same value (two eights for example) the player may break them up to generate 2 different hands. If you decide to divide your hand you will have to make a new wager equal to the original bet.
Surrender: A few betting houses will let gamblers to surrender the cards they have been dealt along with half of the initial bet they placed before the croupier checks his hand. Once again it’s vital to ask the croupier for clarification on the table game rules or check out the game rules section on the web casino you’re playing on.
Insurance: When the dealers exposed card is an Ace individuals have the option to take out insurance. You’ll lay half of the original bet prior to the dealer checking his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you will come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the original amount. Sadly if the croupier does not have blackjack the competitor loses the insurance. It is a risk but one that’s well worth it, if used as part of a smart strategy.
Once a competitor has stayed or gone bust by exceeding 21 the dealer will reveal his hand and will continue to deal himself cards until one of the following events has happened: if they have achieved seventeen, a croupier will not usually take another card due to the possibility of going bust, if he has drawn twenty-one or if they have busted.