Feb 122010
We resume our article on the basics of twenty-one. In the previous article we reviewed the concept of the game, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part two we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a player is dealt 2 cards of the same value (2 8’s for instance) the player may split them to create two separate hands. If you choose to split your hand you will have to make a new bet equal to the initial wager.
Surrender: A few casinos will permit individuals to surrender the cards they have been dealt along with fifty percent of the original bet they placed before the croupier checks their hand. Keep in mind it’s essential to ask the dealer for clarification on the table game rules or look at the game rules section on the web casino you are betting on.
Insurance: When the dealers exposed card is an Ace gamblers have the option to purchase insurance. You’ll place half of the initial wager before the dealer looks at his cards; if the dealer has black jack you’ll win the insurance bet but still lose the initial wager. Unfortunately if the croupier does not have chemin de fer the gambler loses the insurance. It’s a risk but one that is absolutely worth it, if used as part of a clever strategy.
As soon as a player has stayed or busted by exceeding 21 the dealer will reveal their cards and will go on to deal himself cards until one of the following elements has happened: if he has surpassed 17, a dealer will not normally take another card due to the possibility of going bust, if he has drawn 21 or if they have busted.
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