Posts Tagged ‘Surrender’

Blackjack surrender

March 19th, 2010 admin

Some casinos offer a favorable option called “surrender,” which allows the player to give up half his bet and not play out the hand. This option is sometimes referred to as “late” surrender because it occurs after the dealer has checked his or her hole card for a blackjack. When casinos first opened in Atlantic [...]

Blackjack player decisions

January 30th, 2010 admin

After receiving his initial two cards, the player has four standard options: he can “hit,” “stand,” “double down,” or “split a pair.” Each option requires the use of a hand signal. At some casinos or tables, the player may have a fifth option called “surrender.” Hit: Take another card from the dealer. signal: (handheld) Scrape [...]