We continue with our article on the basics of black jack. In Part 1 we covered the concept of black jack, taking another card, standing and how to double down. In part 2 we’ll talk about splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a gambler is assigned 2 cards of the same amount (two eights for instance) he may split them to create two separate hands. If you choose to separate your hand you’ll have to place a new wager equal to the initial bet.

Surrender: A few betting houses will permit individuals to surrender the hand they have been given along with fifty percent of the original wager they placed prior to the croupier checking their hand. Keep in mind it’s important to inquire with the dealer for clarification on the black jack table game rules or look at the rules area on the internet betting house you’re competing on.

Insurance: When the dealers face up card is an Ace competitors have the ability to take out insurance. You’ll lay half of the initial bet prior to the croupier checking his cards; if the croupier has black jack you will come away with a win on the insurance wager but still lose the initial wager. Sadly if the croupier doesn’t have chemin de fer the gambler loses the insurance. It’s a risk but one that’s well worth it, if used as part of a clever plan.

Once a player has stayed or busted by exceeding 21 the croupier will show his cards and will continue to deal himself cards until one of the following events has happened: if he has reached 17, a croupier will not normally take another card because of the possibility of going bust, if they have drawn 21 or if they have busted.