Blackjack: Hit or Stand?

HITor STAND O All there is to know about Blackjack e Blackjack is the most popular table game in history. It's in movies and songs.it's everywhere! It is also called "21" as the main goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over. You only have to beat the dealer's hand; it's a one-on-one match, no others are involved. GETTING A ESSENTIAL Blackjack Blackjack TERMS This is when the players' first 2 cards are an ace and a ten value card and therefore receives a 3:2 bonus on their bet ie. if betting $10 the player would BUST went over 21 an automatic loss. win $15 this time. HIT to take another card STAND no more cards DIFFERENT Blackjack BETS SPLITTING player is dealt 2 of the same cards & choose to turn 1 hand into 2, both played out like a regular hand PUSH CARD Expressions dealer player player and dealer have tied yer FACE-UP A Everyone can see the card value DOUBLE DOWN another bet for the same amount as the original wager to receive an additional card. INSURANCE dealer has an ace showing FACE-DOWN Cards turned over so no one can see the value deale you can buy 'insurance' as protection in case the dealer has blackjack. player 6. Blackjack Blackjack CHEAT SHEET CARD SHUFFLE It's a small chart that tells you the mathematically correct decision to make for any dealt and it's not against the rules to use it The dealer goes through a set routine to shuffle the cards to make sure there is no way for someone to hand you are gauge what cards are coming next. Dealer's Place CUTTING THE DECK The seat on the dealer's left. This player receives their cards first and makes the first play. CARD SHOE Decks of cards go into a plastic "shoe" to make it easier fov the dealer to deal 3RD BASE 1ST BASE The seat to the dealer's right. This player receives his/her cards right before the dealer. The seat on the dealer's left. This player receives theiv cards first and Player's Seats makes the first play. L+1+Q++0+ CARD COUNTING An attempt to determine when there are a lot of high value cards left in the card shoe in order to raise the bets to win more. A person keeps track by assigning a value to each card of 1, 0, or -1. As the cards come out, they "count" the values. When the count is highly positive that means it is good for the player. When the count goes below O it is bad for the player. This isn't allowed by casinos as it is a form of cheating and is not always effective. HAND SIGNALS HOUSE EDGE While playing you must use hand signals to let the dealer know if they want to hit or stand. If a player points down at the table that means hit, and if the player This is the mathematical advantage that the casino has over the player. Blackjack is unique because the house edge changes based on what cards are left in the shoe. waves his/her hand over the cards that means stand. This infographic was presented to you by Palace Chance www.PALACEOFCHANCE.COM