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We carry on with our article on the abc’s of twenty-one. In the previous article we reviewed the notion of black jack, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we will talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a player is handed two cards of the same value (two 8’s for instance) the gambler may separate them to make two separate hands. If you choose to separate your hand you will need to make a new wager equivalent to the original bet.

Surrender: Some casinos will let players to surrender the cards they have been handed along with fifty percent of the initial wager they placed before the croupier checks their hand. As a rule it’s vital to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the black jack table game rules or check the rules section on the net casino you’re gambling on.

Insurance: When the croupiers face up card is an Ace individuals have the option to take out insurance. You will lay half of the original wager before the dealer checks his cards; if the dealer has black jack you’ll win the insurance wager but still lose the original amount. Unfortunately if the dealer doesn’t 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 clever tactic.

Once a competitor has stayed or busted by exceeding twenty-one the dealer will show his hand and will go on to deal himself cards until one of the following things has happened: if he has surpassed seventeen, a croupier won’t typically draw another card because of the possibility of busting, if he has drawn twenty-one or if they have gone bust.