Posted by Landyn | Posted in Blackjack | Posted on 19-02-2010
We continue with our article on the essential details of Blackjack. In the preceding article we covered the notion of black jack, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is assigned 2 cards of the same amount (2 eights for example) she may separate them to create 2 different hands. If you choose to divide your hand you will have to place a new bet equivalent to the original wager.
Surrender: Some casinos will permit gamblers to surrender the cards they have been given along with half of the original bet they made before the croupier checks his hand. Keep in mind it is essential to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the table rules or check out the rules area on the internet casino you are competing on.
Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace individuals have the option to take out insurance. You will lay half of the original wager before the dealer looks at his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you will win the insurance wager but still lose the initial wager. Unfortunately if the croupier does not have blackjack the gambler loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that’s well worth it, if used as part of a smart scheme.
Once a competitor has stood or gone bust by going over 21 the croupier will show his/her hand and will continue to deal himself cards until one of the following events has happened: if they have surpassed 17, a croupier will not usually take another card because of the likelihood of busting, if they have drawn twenty one or if he has busted.