We resume our article on the abc’s of Blackjack. In Part One we covered the basis of black jack, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is handed two cards of the same value (2 eights for instance) she may split them to create two different hands. If you decide to divide your hand you will need to place a new wager equivalent to the original bet.
Surrender: Some betting houses will let players to surrender the hand they have been dealt along with half of the original bet they made before the dealer checks their hand. Keep in mind it is vital to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the table game rules or check out the rules section on the online betting house you’re wagering on.
Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace players have the chance to take out insurance. You will lay half of the initial bet before the croupier checks his cards; if the croupier has black jack you will come away with a win on the insurance bet but still lose the original sum. Unfortunately if the dealer does not have black jack the player loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that is absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart scheme.
Once a player has stayed or busted by exceeding twenty-one the croupier will show his/her hand and will continue to deal themselves cards until one of the following events has happened: if they have achieved seventeen, a croupier will not normally take another card due to the possibility of busting, if they have drawn twenty one or if he has busted.