Black Jack ABC’s – Part Two
Posted in Blackjack on 02/13/2010 11:22 pm by Kathleen
We resume our article on the basics of black jack. In Part 1 we reviewed the notion of the game, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part 2 we will talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a player is given 2 cards of the same value (two 8’s for instance) the gambler may split them to make 2 different hands. If you decide to divide your hand you will need to place a new wager equivalent to the original bet.
Surrender: Some casinos will permit gamblers to surrender the cards they have been assigned along with fifty percent of the initial bet they placed before the croupier looking at their hand. As a rule it’s vital to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the twenty-one table game rules or check out the game rules section on the internet casino you are competing on.
Insurance: When the croupiers face up card is an Ace individuals have the ability to purchase insurance. You will lay half of the initial bet prior to the dealer checking his cards; if the croupier has black jack you’ll come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the initial wager. Unfortunately if the croupier does not have twenty-one the player loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that’s well worth it, if used as part of a smart plan.
Once a player has stayed or busted by going over twenty one the croupier will show their cards and will go on to deal themselves cards until one of the following elements has appeared: if he has surpassed seventeen, a croupier won’t typically take another card due to the likelihood of busting, if he has drawn twenty-one or if he has gone bust.