Vegas Strip Blackjack Terms
This page shows game specific terms for Vegas
Strip Blackjack you should also familiarize yourself with the
general Blackjack
Terms which apply to all versions of Blackjack reviewed on this
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Double Down
This is a side bet that your hand will beat the Dealer’s with
only one more card drawn. You can Double Down on any combination.
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.
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Hole Card
The Dealer is dealt two cards, one face-up and one face-down. The
face-down card is called the Hole Card.
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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.
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Split
You can Split two cards with the same Denomination or Value, such
as a Queen and a Ten, 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. Therefore, your bet is doubled. A new card is dealt to
each hand and you play these hands as normal.
Note:
You can Split a maximum number of 3 times per game, equaling 4 hands.
This rule excludes Aces. Aces are only Split once.
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