Blackjack Table Etiquette
Yes, that’s right table manners are not just limited to dining tables but when playing blackjack, there are some table etiquette a player has to be familiar with to avoid reproof from the the dealer.
= Don’t touch the chips after you have placed your bet or else the dealer might mistakenly think you are covertly adding chips to your bet because of a good hand.
= When doubling down, your additional chips must be placed right next to the original bet and don’t place it on top of them.
= Do not touch your cards in a London Deal game of blackjack where your cards are face up, this is to prevent players from marking their cards.
= When playing Nevada Deal, don’t handle the cards more than what is required and when you pick your cards to look at them avoid touching them with two hands. Always keep it in plain sight above the table.
= Hand signals are very important when playing in a crowded casino so the dealer will not misunderstand when you want to be hit or to stand. When you request for another card, do a scratching movement at the back of your card after saying “Hit me”.
= Waving your hand and saying “Stand” is the proper hand signal for standing.
= If you want to tip the dealer, the chops you want to use as tips should be place on the edge of the betting place between the dealer and you.
Knowing these table manners when playing on landbased casino will go a long way to helping you get en edge over a game of blackjack.



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