Splitting Pairs
Posted on January 21, 2008 - Filed Under blackjack | Leave a Comment
If the player is dealt two cards that form a pair (e.g., two 9s), he may elect to split the pair. The player must then bet blackjack rules: Hit or Stand another amount equal to the original wager, and by doing so will signal his intent to split the pair. In hand-held games, the player […]
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Posted on January 18, 2008 - Filed Under blackjack | Leave a Comment
Once the initial deal is complete, the player has several options. One of those options is to “stand,” or stay put when satisfied with the total of his cards. To “stand” or “stay” means to not take additional cards, whether that occurs after the initial deal or after several cards have been drawn. In handheld […]
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Posted on January 14, 2008 - Filed Under blackjack | Leave a Comment
“Hitting” in blackjack means asking for or “drawing” another card. A player hits when hoping to improve his hand. In single- and double-deck games, where the first two cards are dealt face down, the player re-quests another card by way of a quick, short scratch of the table with the two cards he is holding. […]
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