Basic Online Blackjack Strategy - Terms to Know

Friday 29 March 2019 09:36 By John Mathu

Basic Online Blackjack Strategy - Terms to Know
Blackjack: Terms to Know
Playing Blackjack with a basic blackjack strategy involves knowing what each play is and means and what it can get you. There are different plays that can end up in either the dealer or the player's hand and can win the bet 2:1, 3:2, or even. Each term will assist you in learning Blackjack and what you can do with your hand.
Stand: This is when the player decides to keep what is in his or her hand and is satisfied with what they have. To signify a stand, the player may wave off the dealer or tuck their hand under their bet in a single deck Blackjack game. This will signify that the player does not wish for anymore cards.
Hit: Ever see the casino movies in which someone is playing Blackjack and with a smile says "Hit me!" well this is what they meant. A hit is a new card. If the hand is relatively low, the player can opt for another card in hopes they will reach 21 without busting. This is signified to the dealer by tapping a finger on the Blackjack table or scratching the felt with your hand in a single deck Blackjack game.
Double: A double is when the player feels they only need one card more. At this point, they can double their bet. This typically occurs on the first two cards and also with the first two cards in a split. To signify a double is your choice, you can place a wager next to your original bet or place your cards next to the bet face up in a single deck Blackjack game.
Split: An example of a split is when the player is dealt two of the same card such as two 5's or two 8's. Each of the cards will become the first card for a new separate hand and you will be required to make an additional, equal bet. If you are again dealt two of the same value card, you may split again but the maximum is usually 3 times. You may double on a split as well but sometimes this is not allowed. To signify a split, you can place another wager next to the original bet or place your cards next to the bet face up on a single deck Blackjack game much like with a double.
Surrender: This is the term for obviously, surrendering your hand. If a player does not think they have a good chance of winning, they can certainly surrender in certain games. Some casinos and gaming sites do not allow this however because it is not required, but if the player is able to surrender, they will give up half of the bet with the hand. If the dealer's up card happens to be an ace and they peek for a Blackjack, the surrender will be called a late surrender; if the dealer does not, this will be an early surrender. Surrendering is giving up on your hand and though costs half your bet could avoid half your budget.

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