We resume our article on the essential details of twenty-one. In the preceding article we covered the approach of the game, taking another card, standing and how to double down. In part two we’ll discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.
Split: if a player is handed two cards of the same value (two 8’s for example) the player may split them to make two different hands. If you decide to separate your hand you’ll need to make a new wager equal to the initial bet.
Surrender: Some casinos will permit individuals to surrender the hand they have been given along with half of the original bet they made prior to the dealer checking his hand. Once again it is vital to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the twenty-one table rules or look at the rules area on the internet casino you are competing on.
Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace individuals have the chance to take out insurance. You’ll lay half of the initial wager prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the dealer has blackjack you will win the insurance wager but still lose the original wager. Regrettably if the croupier does not have black jack the gambler loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a smart tactic.
As soon as a player has stayed or busted by going over 21 the croupier will reveal his hand and will continue to deal themselves cards until one of the following events has happened: if he has achieved 17, a croupier will not normally draw another card because of the chance of busting, if he has drawn 21 or if they have busted.