We carry on with our article on the basics of Blackjack. In the previous article we covered the basis of the game, hitting, standing and how to double down. In part two we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a gambler is dealt 2 cards of the same value (two eights as an example) the gambler may separate them to make 2 different hands. If you choose to split your hand you will need to place a new bet equivalent to the original wager.

Surrender: A few casinos will let players to surrender the cards they have been handed along with fifty percent of the initial wager they placed prior to the croupier checking their hand. Keep in mind it is essential to ask the dealer for clarification on the table game rules or check the game rules area on the internet casino you’re playing on.

Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace individuals have the option to purchase insurance. You will place half of the original wager prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you’ll win the insurance bet but still lose the initial wager. Regrettably if the dealer does not have chemin de fer the player loses the insurance. It is a risk but one that is absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart tactic.

As soon as a player has stayed or gone bust by exceeding twenty one the dealer will show his/her hand and will go on to deal themselves cards until one of the following elements has happened: if he has achieved 17, a dealer won’t usually draw another card because of the possibility of busting, if he has drawn 21 or if he has busted.