Here is the list of the most common blackjack terms.
basic strategy: this is a set of predefined decisions for each situation
a player may face; this guarantees nearly optimal play.
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bust: to go over 21.
card counting: a strategy to remember which cards have already come out of
the deck to detect when there is a low or high count of remaining high cards.
dealer: the dealer represent the casino, distributes the cards and plays
against the players following a predefined strategy.
double down: the player has the option to double his bet by placing a new bet
equal to the first one, and he will be dealt one and only one more card.
hit: to hit is to ask for an additional card.
house advantage: the fact that the dealer has statistically more chance to win
over the long run.
insurance: a side bet against the dealer having blackjack when his face up card is an ace.
no hole-card: the dealer does not see his face down card until the players have started
to act.
pat hand: a hand where the dealer does not need to draw another card.
push: when the dealer and player have the same points, no one wins.
split a pair: if dealt a pair, the player can add the same bet and play each card separately,
in other words play two hands.
stand: when the player does not want more cards.
surrender: the player get the option to forego his hand by losing half his bet.
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