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Twenty-One Essential Basics – Part Two
February 25th, 2010 by Kingston

We resume our article on the essential details of black jack. In Part One we covered the concept of blackjack, 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 eights for instance) the gambler may break them up to make two different hands. If you decide to separate your hand you will have to make a new bet equal to the initial bet.

Surrender: Some betting houses will allow gamblers to surrender the hand they have been handed along with half of the initial wager they placed prior to the dealer checking their hand. Keep in mind it is essential to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the black jack table rules or check the game rules area on the internet casino you’re wagering on.

Insurance: When the croupiers face up card is an Ace gamblers have the chance to purchase insurance. You’ll place half of the initial wager before the dealer checks his cards; if the croupier has twenty-one you will win the insurance wager but still lose the initial sum. Regrettably if the dealer doesn’t have black jack the competitor loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that’s absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart tactic.

As soon as a competitor has stood or gone bust by exceeding twenty-one the dealer will reveal his or her hand and will continue to deal themselves cards until one of the following elements has appeared: if they have surpassed 17, a dealer will not normally take another card due to the possibility of going bust, if they have drawn twenty one or if they have busted.


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