Online Casino Blackjack Terms

Bust -

When a player 'hits' on a hand in blackjack and the resulting card value is higher than 21, which is an automatic loss.

Cut Card -

A colored plastic card used to cut the card after a dealer has shuffled them.

Double Down -

When a player chooses to double his/her bet and receive one more card only.

Hard Hand -

A hand where an ace can only be a 1 and not an 11.

Hit -

Adding another card to your hand.

Hole Card -

The dealer's card which is placed face down on the table.

Natural -

A hand that equals 21 from the first two cards dealt.

Push -

A tie. With a push, a player receives the original bet back.

Shoe -

A box that helps hold the cards, normally used in games with multiple decks.

Stand -

When a player decides to stop drawing cards and remain with the current hand.

Surrender -

In certain casinos, players are given the choice to surrender, give back, their first two cards and receive half of their original bet back.

Upcard -

The dealer's card that is placed face down.