Fun Trivia : Blackjack

Structure Sub-topic of: Casinos & Gambling Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 20 general entries.

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Blackjack

What is a "push"?

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To tie hands with the dealer.. The dealer will usually tap the table beside your bet on a push. You don't win, and you don't lose. It's a tie.



What does it mean to "bust"?

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Your card count goes over 21.. If you bust you go over 21, and the hand is over.



What is a "George"?

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A big tipper. If you get called a George in a casino, consider it a compliment! You are a great tipper, so dealers will love dealing to you. You do not have to be a big money player to be considered a George. You just have to tip well!



You have chosen to double down. How many more cards may you receive?

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1. When you double down, you are betting that the next card will make your hand high enough to beat the dealer. You may only draw one card on a double down.



You have a $25 bet placed and want to double down. The table limit is $25 to $500. What is the maxium bet you can place for the double down?

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$25. You may only double down for the amount of your original bet or less. You may only double down for $25 on an original bet of $25.



How many 10 value cards are there in a six deck shoe?

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96. Each deck has 4 - 10's, 4 - J's, 4 - K's, and 4 - Q's. Therefore each deck has 16 face cards. 6 decks x 16 face cards = 96 cards with a value of 10.



You have a $10 bet placed. The dealer shows an ace and asks for insurance. What is the MOST insurance you can take?

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$5. You may only bet 1/2 of your original bet (or less) on the insurance line.



What does insurance pay?

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2 to 1. You cannot make a profit on insurance, you can only protect your bet if the dealer has a blackjack.



What is the highest points hand you can have, without busting?

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21. Some casinos actually have a game where 6 cards is an automatic win, no matter what the points are, 21 or below.



You are dealt a pair of 6s against a dealer 7. You should do what?

Basic Strategy Blackjack


Hit. Never split 6s against a dealer 7 or higher.



You are dealt a pair of 8s and the dealer has an ace. You should?

Basic Strategy Blackjack


Split them. As a general rule, you should always split aces and 8s. Splitting 8s against a dealer ace doesn't always make you win more, but it is supposed to make you lose less!



You are dealt a 16 and the dealer has a face card. You should always do what?

Basic Strategy Blackjack


hit. It is one of the worst Blackjack situations there is, but the strategy dictates that you should hit. Many novice players choose to stand in this situation, infuriating more experienced players.



If you are dealt a total of 12 and are faced with a dealer 3, you should?

Basic Strategy Blackjack


Hit. Many people choose to sit on 12 when faced with a dealer 3. It is an incorrect play according to basic strategy.



If you are dealt a pair of aces, you should?

Basic Strategy Blackjack


Always split them. Basic strategy says you should always split aces, no matter what the dealer upcard is.