Basic Blackjack Rules – Double Down
Doubling down or a double down is a rule that gives you the chance to win more cash and make a bigger profit when playing. It is, in most people’s eyes, the most player-friendly rule. Anything that can help you win more money has to be a good thing.
The biggest question relating to a double down is: when to do it?
First, to let the dealer know you want to double down you must make another bet. You can make a bet of anything up to the amount of the original bet. If you bet $30 at the start, then you can bet anything in the range of $1-$30 but a sound piece of advice is to double to your original amount. The reason behind this is that you get only one extra card when you double down.
There is no difference in placing a bet in the face-up or face-down versions of the game. Simply place your bet to the side of your original bet. You will then receive one and only one extra card. Face down under your bet is the most usual way.
When to play? Ok, if the dealer has a five and you have a six/five then with one extra card the chances of you winning are very good. There are a lot of 10 value cards in a deck so your advantage over the house increases. Therefore with an advantage it is better to play a little extra and try to beat the dealer in order to win more. There are many variations that you can play and it is wise to read up on them.
The good thing with this rule is that it is the same for land and on-line casinos. It is always a good idea to practice or watch other people before playing just to be sure.
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