Black Jack Essential Basics – Part 2

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We resume our article on the basics of Blackjack. In Part 1 we reviewed the approach of blackjack, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part 2 we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a player is handed 2 cards of the same value (two eights for instance) he may break them up to create 2 separate hands. If you decide to separate your hand you will need to lay a new bet equal to the initial bet.

Surrender: Some betting houses will permit players to surrender the cards they have been handed along with half of the original wager they made before the dealer looking at their hand. Once again it is important to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the table game rules or check the game rules section on the online casino you are competing on.

Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace gamblers have the option to take out insurance. You’ll lay half of the original bet before the croupier checks his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you’ll come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the original wager. Sadly if the dealer doesn’t have blackjack the gambler loses the insurance. It is a chance but one that’s absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart scheme.

As soon as a player has stood or gone bust by exceeding twenty one the croupier will reveal his cards and will continue to deal himself cards until one of the following events has appeared: if they have reached 17, a croupier will not usually take another card because of the possibility of going bust, if he has drawn 21 or if he has gone bust.