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The best (and worst) times to surrender in blackjack
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Whether you’re playing blackjack at a casino or online, the surrender rule can change up your strategies for the game. This optional rule lowers the house advantage for the dealer, so you’re less likely to lose money during a hand. Keep reading, and we’ll cover what surrendering means and how to decide if surrendering is the best option during your game.
Surrendering in Blackjack: Quick Overview
Surrendering allows you to take back half of your bet after you’re dealt your first 2 cards. Surrender if you have a hard 16 and the dealer has a 9,10, or Ace, or if you have 15 and the dealer has 10. Move your finger horizontally behind your bet to signal you want to surrender.
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- If you’re playing at a casino, check ahead of time if they allow surrendering before placing any bets so you don’t lose more chips than you intended.Thanks
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