As in any other gambling game slots online, in blackjack there are some particular moves which have commonly used names. It is necessary to learn such terms in order to be able to play smoothly both in an live casino and a land casino. Here is a recap of the terms to be aware of: Hit – a player asks for another card. The player can continue to hit until they reach 21, go bust, or decide to stop. Stand – a player decides not to take any more cards. Double down – a player doubles his initial bet and takes only one more card. Split – a can split their cards into two separate hands if the first two cards received are of the same value. The player’s total wager is doubled, with a bet of identical value to the initial bet, placed onto the second hand. Bust – a player automatically loses when the value of his hand exceeds 21. Insurance – a side bet which can be made in a situation when the dealer’s face-up card is an ace. Shoe - the device that holds the card decks.