Blackjack Glossary

From basics such as ‘bust’ and ‘hit’, to more advanced concepts such as ‘push’ and ‘surrender’, learn all you need to know with the Titan Casino blackjack glossary.

Blackjack Terms to Know

Use this blackjack glossary and learn all the terms you'll need in order to master the game.

Bust: Rule dictating that any hand over 21 results in an automatic loss.

Double down: Doubling your original bet and requesting just one additional card; a unique player option usually only utilized with a hand total of 10 or 11.

Hard Ace: A hand with an Ace that can only be used as a 1.

Hit: To receive an additional card from the dealer.

House edge: The casino’s set advantage over a player; in blackjack, a perfect strategy can actually eliminate the house edge.

House rules: Game rules that dictate how the dealer must play their hand.

Insurance: A side wager against the dealer holding blackjack; this is typically half of a player's original bet.

Limit: The minimum or maximum amount that a player can bet per hand when playing blackjack at any specific table.

Natural: The acquisition of a 21 with your first two cards.

Push: When the dealer and the player have the same hands.

Soft Ace: An ace that may be played as either a 1 or 11.

Split: When a player's original two-card hand is a pair, they may double their bet and split those two cards into two separate hands; this is generally only advisable with aces and 8s.

Stand: To accept your existing hand by refusing any additional cards.

Surrender: The option to fold your hand and keep half of your original bet; this option is not available at all casino blackjack tables.