Chemin de Fer Basics – Part One
Sunday, 28. February 2010
The general premise of the card game is to be given cards totaling up to 21. Every chemin de fer player is handed two cards. When a black jack player is dealt a nine or lower value card and an Ace they have been given a soft hand. When the black jack player is dealt no Ace cards it is referred to as a hard hand. Once the cards have been handed to all players at the table, including the dealer, every gambler is provided the opportunity to make 1 of 6 actions:
Taking another card (Hit): When a player says "hit me" the dealer will deal them another card, if the addition of that card makes the total greater than 21 the blackjack player will have lost and that’s the end of the game, if the card pushes the value of the hand to twenty-one the player wins and if the total hasn’t yet reached twenty one they’re still in the game.
Keeping the hand you’ve been given: If a blackjack player is satisfied with the hand they’ll stand. Once this has happened the croupier will reveal his or her hand and the blackjack player who has accumulated twenty one or the closet to twenty one will acquire a win.
Doubling Down: A gambler might ask to double down which increases the bet by 100% they have made. Once you have taken this procedure you can only receive one additional card. The details of doubling down are usually out lined by the table or casino game rules so before wagering make sure you are familiar with the casino rules. If you are gambling at a net betting house this is normally very easy.
Watch for part 2.
Posted in Blackjack by Claire