Black Jack Basics – Part 2
Posted in Blackjack on 03/09/2010 12:21 pm by Susan
We continue with our article on the essential details of black jack. In the previous article we covered the approach of chemin de fer, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part two we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is given two cards of the same value (2 8’s for instance) she may separate them to create 2 separate hands. If you decide to separate your hand you will have to make a new bet equivalent to the original bet.
Surrender: Some betting houses will permit players to surrender the cards they have been given along with fifty percent of the initial wager they placed prior to the dealer checking their hand. Once again it’s vital to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the chemin de fer table game rules or check out the rules section on the net casino you’re competing on.
Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace competitors have the ability to purchase insurance. You will place half of the initial bet prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the dealer has blackjack you’ll come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the original amount. Sadly if the dealer does not have twenty-one the gambler loses the insurance. It’s a risk but one that’s absolutely worth it, if used as part of a clever tactic.
As soon as a gambler has stayed or busted by going over twenty one the dealer will show his/her cards and will go on to deal himself cards until 1 of the following events has happened: if they have surpassed 17, a dealer won’t usually take another card because of the possibility of busting, if they have drawn twenty-one or if he has busted.