21
This is when the value of the cards dealt equal 21, but is not a Blackjack. For example, a Nine of Spades, a Four of Diamonds and an Eight of Clubs equals 21.
(Note: Blackjack always beats a hand with a value of 21)

Blackjack
This is when your hand contains an Ace and a card with a value of 10. It is the strongest hand, and automatically Stands. It cannot be beaten, only matched.

Bust
If your hand value exceeds 21, your hand is bust. The hand is over and you lose your bet.

Denomination
The face value on the cards, Ace, King, Queen, Jack and from 2 to 10.
(Note: A Jack, Queen or King have the value of 10, and the Ace has the value of either 1 or 11)

Double Down
This is a side bet that your hand will beat the Dealer’s with only one more card drawn. You can Double Down on any combination. You are dealt one card and your hand automatically Stands. Doubling costs the same as your original bet. If you win you are paid double your total bet. This win amount is equal to four times your original bet.

Hit
This is when you request another card from the shoe because your hand is not strong enough to beat the Dealer’s hand. You are dealt one card.

Hole Card
The Dealer is dealt two cards, one faceup and one facedown. The facedown card is called the Hole Card.

Insurance
This is a side bet against the possibility of the Dealer getting Blackjack. You can take Insurance if you do not have Blackjack, and the Dealer’s first card is an Ace. Insurance costs half your original bet.

Push
This is when your hand and the Dealer’s hand tie. You are paid your original bet.

Split
You can Split two cards with the same Denomination or Value, such as a Queen and a Ten, or two Fours. Your hand is divided into two separate hands and a bet equal to your original bet is placed on the second hand. Therefore,your bet is doubled. A new card is dealt to each hand and you play these hands as normal.
( Note: You can Split a maximum number of 3 times, equaling 4 hands. This rule excludes Aces. Aces are only Split once.)

Stand
This is when you are satisfied with the value of your hand and do not want to draw any more cards. This ends the play of your hand. The Dealer plays their hand and both hands are compared.

Surrender
This is when you give up half your original bet amount for the privilege of not playing out a hand.

Value
Value refers to the numerical value of a card. Jack, Queen and King have the value of 10. The Ace card has a value of either 1 or 11.