Blackjack Surrender gives two possibilities of when you can surrender half of your bet. Players new to the game might never understand the use of the surrender rule, but strategists know that the move could save a player many losses when the game is not in their favor.
Early surrender lets you quit your hand before the dealer checks their cards, in which case you pay half the bet you placed.
With late surrender, players quit their hand after the dealer reveals his/her cards. The late surrender bet is only valid if the dealer does not get a blackjack on their hand. New players interested in playing blackjack might find this version more suitable because all you have to do is surrender whenever the game is not going your way.
There are two apparent situations when to call the surrender bet.
- When your hand totals 16 and the dealer’s upcard is a 9, 10, or an Ace.
- When your hand totals 15, and the dealer’s card is a 10.