We resume our article on the abc’s of twenty-one. In the preceding article we covered the basis of black jack, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a player is given two cards of the same amount (2 8’s for example) she may split them to create two different hands. If you choose to split your hand you’ll have to make a new bet equal to the initial wager.
Surrender: A few betting houses will permit players to surrender the hand they have been assigned along with half of the original wager they placed before the croupier checks their hand. Keep in mind it’s important to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the table rules or check the game rules section on the net betting house you’re betting on.
Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace gamblers have the option to purchase insurance. You will place half of the original bet prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the dealer has black jack you will come away with a win on the insurance bet but still lose the original bet. Sadly if the dealer doesn’t have blackjack the competitor loses the insurance. It is a risk but one that’s absolutely worth it, if used as part of a clever plan.
Once a player has stood or gone bust by going over 21 the dealer will show their hand and will go on to deal themselves cards until 1 of the following things has appeared: if they have reached 17, a dealer won’t normally take another card due to the likelihood of going bust, if they have drawn twenty one or if they have busted.