We carry on with our article on the abc’s of twenty-one. In Part 1 we covered the basis of the game, taking another card, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part two we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a gambler is assigned two cards of the same amount (two 8’s for example) she may break them up to create 2 separate hands. If you decide to separate your hand you’ll need to lay a new bet equivalent to the original wager.
Surrender: A few betting houses will permit players to surrender the hand they have been dealt along with fifty percent of the initial bet they made prior to the dealer looking at his hand. As a rule it’s important to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the table rules or check out the rules area on the net betting house you’re wagering on.
Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace gamblers have the chance to purchase insurance. You’ll lay half of the initial bet before the croupier checks his cards; if the croupier has blackjack you will win the insurance wager but still lose the initial sum. Regrettably if the dealer does not have twenty-one the player loses the insurance. It is a chance but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a smart plan.
As soon as a gambler has stood or busted by going over twenty one the croupier will reveal his/her hand and will go on to deal himself cards until 1 of the following events has appeared: if he has reached seventeen, a dealer will not normally take another card because of the possibility of going bust, if they have drawn 21 or if they have gone bust.
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