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We continue with our article on the abc’s of twenty-one. In Part 1 we reviewed the concept of the game, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a player is dealt 2 cards of the same amount (two 8’s as an example) he may split them to generate 2 separate hands. If you decide to split your hand you’ll have to make a new wager equal to the initial wager.

Surrender: A few betting houses will permit players to surrender the cards they have been given along with fifty percent of the original wager they placed prior to the dealer checking his hand. As a rule it is important to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the table game rules or look at the rules section on the internet casino you are betting on.

Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace gamblers have the ability to take out insurance. You will lay half of the original wager before the dealer looks at his cards; if the croupier has blackjack you will come away with a win on the insurance bet but still lose the original bet. Regrettably if the dealer doesn’t have twenty-one the player loses the insurance. It is a chance but one that is well worth it, if used as part of a smart plan.

Once a player has stayed or busted by exceeding 21 the dealer will reveal his cards and will continue to deal themselves cards until one of the following things has appeared: if they have achieved seventeen, a dealer won’t usually take another card because of the likelihood of going bust, if he has drawn twenty-one or if they have gone bust.