Options (for the Player)
After your first two
cards are dealt there are a variety of options for what to do next.
(The Dealer has to follow different options.)
Hit
Getting an additional card. You can continue to receive cards as
long as their total doesn't exceed 21. Scrap the cards lightly towards
you, scratch or tap the table, or point at your cards to hit.
Stand
Not wanting another card (because of a satisfactory total). Slip
the cards under the chips or hold your hand, palm down, over your
cards to stand.
Split Pairs
After being dealt two cards of the same point value, to dividing
them into two separate hands, which is a very good option for the
player. You must put up an equal bet on the new split hand. You hit
and stand each new hand as wanted. If you receive another card of the
same value, you can to split this pair as well. Slitting Pairs usually
is allowed up to a total of four hands.
Double Down
Making an additional wager (no higher than the original bet), and
receive only one more card.
Insurance
In Blackjack one of the Dealer's first two cards always is dealt
face up, so you can see it. If this card is an Ace, the Dealer could
have a blackjack and you can make an additional side bet (equal to
half of the original bet), which is won when the Dealer has a
blackjack and pays 2:1. In this case your original bet is lost. If the
Dealer doesn't have a blackjack, the insurance bet is lost and you go
on playing with your original bet. The insurance bet has a 6% house-advantage over you, so it is a poor bet.
Surrender
Giving up and losing only half of the original bet. Only allowed
when Dealer has a 9, 10, or ace showing. Early surrender is to give up
before the Dealer looks at his second card. Late surrender is to give
up after the Dealer looks at his second card. When the Dealer has an
10, or an ace showing, the chance of losing is greater than 75%, which
makes it a good option for you.
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