Twenty-One Basics – Part Two
We resume our article on the basics of Blackjack. In the preceding article we reviewed the approach of the game, taking another card, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is dealt two cards of the same amount (two eights for example) the player may split them to create two different hands. If you choose to separate your hand you will need to make a new wager equal to the original wager.
Surrender: A few casinos will permit players to surrender the cards they have been given along with half of the initial bet they made prior to the croupier looking at his hand. Once again it’s essential to ask the croupier for clarification on the table game rules or look at the game rules section on the internet betting house you’re gambling on.
Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace individuals have the ability to take out insurance. You’ll lay half of the initial bet before the croupier checks his cards; if the croupier has blackjack you’ll come away with a win on the insurance bet but still lose the initial amount. Sadly if the dealer does not have twenty-one the player loses the insurance. It is a risk but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a clever strategy.
As soon as a gambler has stayed or gone bust by exceeding 21 the croupier will show their hand and will go on to deal himself cards until one of the following things has appeared: if he has reached 17, a croupier will not normally take another card because of the chance of going bust, if they have drawn 21 or if they have busted.
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