Basic terminology Hit or Stand - Hit means to draw another card, which the player signifies by tapping the table with his cards or a similar hand motion. Stand means that the player wants no more cards, which the player signals by placing his cards under his wager or holding his hand in a horizontal direction. Double down - The player is allowed to double his original bet on his first two cards, then draw one more card. Splitting - If the first cards a player is dealt are a pair, they may be split into two hands which are played seperately. The bet on each hand must be the same amount.
Aces receive only one card.
After splitting, Ace-ten counts as 21, and not as blackjack. When the dealer's up card is an ace, the player may take insurance. If the dealer's down card is a ten or face card, the player wins two to one. Any other card means a win for the dealer. Surrender - To give up after the deal of the first two cards.