Basic Blackjack Terms
The great thing about Blackjack is that the Rules are virtually the same when you play either in a casino or on a computer. There are some basic rules that every one should know before playing to ensure you are not throwing your money away. There are a small number of terms that you should know such as
Blackjack – This is a 21 and the best possible hand.
Natural – 21 in your first two cards such as an Ace and a Queen.
Shoe – the device that gives you your cards during a game. There can be anything from 1 deck to 8 decks in it at any one time.
Dealer – the person you are playing against and trying to beat.
Hit – this is what you do if, after the first two cards, you would like another card.
Stand – this is what you do if you are happy with your hand and feel you may win with it.
Double down – a bet that can be placed after your first two cards. You can only receive one card but can bet on it up to the amount of your original bet.
Split – if you have a pair of any cards then you are able to split them into two separate hands.
Insurance – not recommended for the average player but gives you the opportunity to have a side bet with the dealer.
Bust – the sad scenario of going over 21
Face up game – this is when the cards are played face up and the opposite applies to face down.
Soft hand – when you are dealt an Ace in your first two cards.
Hard hand – when you don’t have an Ace in the first two hands, obviously.
Tie or a push – this is when you and the dealer have the same total but you win.
These simple terms are all you need to know to get yourself started in a game.
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