BLACK JACK TERMINOLOGY
Blackjack
21
Denomination
Value
Insurance
Split
Double
Hit
Bust
Push
Stand
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Blackjack
This is when your hand contains an Ace and a card with a value of 10.
It is the strongest hand in Blackjack, and automatically stands. It
cannot be beaten, only matched.
21
This is when the value of the cards dealt equals 21, but is not a
Blackjack. For example, Nine of Spades, a Four of Diamonds and an Eight
of Clubs equals 21.
Note:
Blackjack always beats any other hand with a value of 21.
Denomination
The denomination is the number on the cards, from 2 to 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace.
Value
Jack, Queen and King have the value of 10. The Ace card has the value of either 1 or 11.
Insurance
This is a side bet against the possibility of the Dealer getting
Blackjack. You can take Insurance if you do not have Blackjack, and the
Dealer’s first card is an Ace. Insurance costs half your original
bet.
Split
You can split two cards with the same denomination, such as two Queens
or two Fours. Your hand is divided into two separate hands and a bet
equal to your original bet is placed on the second hand. You have
effectively doubled your bet. A new card is dealt to each hand and you
play these hands as normal.
Note: Cards of the same value but not of the same denomination cannot
be split in this version of Blackjack, for example a Ten of Diamonds
and a Jack of Spades have the same value of 10 but cannot be split
because they are not of the same denomination.
Double
This is a side bet that your hand will beat the Dealer’s with
only one more card drawn. You can double when your hand has a value of
9, 10 or 11. You are dealt one card and your hand automatically stands.
Doubling costs the same as your original bet. If you win you are paid
double your total bet. This win amount is equal to four times your
original bet.
Hit
This is when you request another card from the Dealer because your hand
is not strong enough to beat the Dealer’s hand. You are dealt one
card.
Bust
If your hand value exceeds 21, your hand is bust. Your hand is over and you lose your bet.
Push
This is when your hand and the Dealer’s hand tie. You are paid your original bet.
Stand
This is when you are satisfied with the value of your hand and do not
want to draw any more cards. This ends the play of your hand. The
Dealer plays his hand and both hands are compared.
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