Blackjack
When learning to play blackjack online, the different rules, strategies
adn tips are extremely important but what many people tend to disregard
are the different blackjack terms needed to succeed when playing the game.
So whether you are playing online or in a land based casino study the
blackjack glossary of terms below to greatly enhance your chances of winning
today! blackjack - the first two cards being dealt
to a player are a ten value card and an ace
bust - when the dealer or player draws cards to a
total of more than 21
face card - King, Queen and Jack
hard hand - a hand that does not have an ace or a
hand that cannot use the ace as eleven
hit or draw - to draw additional cards
hole card - the face down card dealt to the dealer
insurance - side wager for up to half of the original
wager when the dealer is showing an ace
natural - a ten value card and an ace
push - when the dealer and player have identical card
values. No winner or loser.
press - to increase the amount being wagered after
a win usually by the original amount
soft hand - a hand that can use the ace as one or
eleven
split - to make two hands from a pair
stand - to not draw any more cards
stiff hand - a hand between twelve through sixteen
surrender - an option where the player may give up
half of their wager
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