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We resume our article on the abc’s of Blackjack. In Part One we covered the notion of blackjack, taking another card, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a player is dealt two cards of the same amount (2 eights for example) she may split them to make 2 different hands. If you decide to split your hand you’ll have to make a new bet equivalent to the original bet.

Surrender: A few casinos will let individuals to surrender the cards they have been given along with half of the initial wager they placed before the croupier looking at their hand. Keep in mind it is important to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the twenty-one table game rules or look at the rules section on the net betting house you’re wagering on.

Insurance: When the dealers exposed card is an Ace competitors have the ability to take out insurance. You’ll place half of the initial wager prior to the dealer checking his cards; if the dealer has twenty-one you’ll win the insurance wager but still lose the initial amount. Sadly if the croupier does not have black jack the player loses the insurance. It’s a chance but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a clever tactic.

Once a player has stood or busted by going over twenty-one the croupier will show his or her cards and will go on to deal himself cards until 1 of the following events has appeared: if they have surpassed 17, a croupier will not usually take another card due to the chance of going bust, if he has drawn 21 or if they have gone bust.