One of the most confusing terms is the concept of doubling down.
Doubling down is one of the most valuable betting strategies in
blackjack, giving the player the opportunity to increase the bet midway
through a hand.
The classic way to increase a bet is known as doubling down. This
means that the casino allows the player to make a second bet equal to
the original bet. In return for the right to increase your bet in
midstream, you agree to take only one more card to complete your hand.
The player is allowed to double down only after he has looked at
the first two cards.
Some casino will allow players to double down for less than the
amount of the original wager. In general this is not a winning
strategy, since if the hand is worth doubling down it is worth making
the full bet.
The player indicates the desire to double down by sliding a second
bet. The additional bet
should not be placed on top of the original be. The dealer will see your
bet and give you an additional card.
If you win the bet, you will be paid even money for the two bets,
and you will receive double the original bet. If you lose, both bets
are lost.
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