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We continue with our article on the essential details of black jack. In the previous article we reviewed the concept of twenty-one, hitting, holding with the current hand and how to double down. In part 2 we will discuss splitting, surrendering and insurance.

Split: if a player is dealt 2 cards of the same value (2 8's for instance) she may break them up to generate 2 separate hands. If you decide to divide your hand you'll need to place a new wager equal to the initial bet.

Surrender: Some casinos will let gamblers to surrender the hand they have been given along with half of the initial wager they placed prior to the croupier checking his hand. Keep in mind it's vital to inquire with the croupier for clarification on the twenty-one table game rules or look at the game rules section on the internet betting house you are competing on.

Insurance: When the croupiers exposed card is an Ace competitors have the chance to purchase insurance. You will lay half of the original bet prior to the dealer looking at his cards; if the croupier has blackjack you'll win the insurance bet but still lose the original bet. Sadly if the croupier does not have twenty-one the gambler loses the insurance. It's a risk but one that is absolutely worth it, if used as part of a smart plan.

Once a competitor has stood or gone bust by going over 21 the dealer will show his hand and will go on to deal himself cards until one of the following elements has appeared: if he has surpassed 17, a dealer will not normally draw another card due to the chance of busting, if they have drawn 21 or if they have busted.