Basic Blackjack Betting Strategy

Simple mathematics will assist the player in the first deal. Sound advice to players is to learn basic strategy charts which refer to the combinations that the player has against the dealers.

Refer to the situation for the player with a hand totalling over 17. The chances of busting by being dealt another card would be extremely high. In this instance, the player would stay on their cards and not opt for a hit.

Standing or being hit with a card may be a daunting decision for a player. In essence though, the terminology is easily explained.

Becoming familiar with all the terms used in the game will allay any confusion. For online players this applies especially to individual site rules and regulations.

Players should ensure the terms and their meanings are clear. Later, this knowledge will prove invaluable. It also assists in understanding the basic and advanced strategies.

• Hit. Player opts for another card
• Stand. Also known as stay, where the player does not want further cards.
• Double Down. This term refers to doubling your bet and taking one more card
• Split. When the player is dealt a pair, the cards can be split into two hands though another the player adds another bet.
• Early Surrender. The player gives up on the first two cards before the dealer has flipped his hole card. This results in half the bet being lost.
• Late Surrender. The player opts to surrender their cards after seeing the dealers hole card
Insurance. If the dealer shows an ace, the player can then place a side bet of half their, bet for the dealer having 21. If the dealer does not the player loses but if he has 21 the player wins 2 to 1 on the insurance.