Twenty-One Basics – Part 2
We resume our article on the basics of Blackjack. In Part One we covered the concept of the game, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part two we’ll talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is handed 2 cards of the same amount (two 8’s for example) he may break them up to make 2 separate hands. If you decide to split your hand you’ll need to place a new bet equal to the initial wager.
Surrender: Some casinos will permit players to surrender the cards they have been given along with fifty percent of the original bet they made prior to the croupier looking at his hand. Keep in mind it’s vital to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the table game rules or look at the game rules section on the net betting house you are gambling on.
Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace individuals have the option to take out insurance. You will place half of the initial wager before the dealer checks his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you will come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the original bet. Sadly if the croupier doesn’t have blackjack the competitor loses the insurance. It is a chance but one that is absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart tactic.
As soon as a competitor has stood or gone bust by going over twenty-one the croupier will show his cards and will go on to deal themselves cards until one of the following things has happened: if they have achieved 17, a dealer will not usually take another card because of the possibility of busting, if they have drawn twenty one or if they have gone bust.