Blackjack Explained – Insurance

If the dealer’s face up card is an Ace, then the dealer will offer you insurance. Insurance is offered so as to protect your original bet in case the dealer then gets Blackjack, which would be a 10, Jack, Queen or King as their next card. Insurance is usually half your original bet and you will get paid 2 to 1 if the dealer gets Blackjack. If you take insurance and the dealer does not get Blackjack, then you will lose the insurance. Insurance is not recommended, as the house has a huge advantage when offering it.