Blackjack is a very interesting game where you can win some serious money. There are a lot of actions you can take depending on the cards you are getting and the game plan you are applying. You can either hit or stand with certain cards, but you can also double the bet or split your cards — when you are getting a pair — depending on the circumstances. There is one other option that are rarely used by Blackjack players: surrender. To surrender means you are giving up half the money you are betting and choose to stop playing the round.

Again, surrender is a rare option in Blackjack. Not all tables allow surrender, and even if they do they may allow either one of the two types of surrender in their rules. If the Blackjack table you are playing at allows early surrender, you can opt to quit playing when your are getting a hard hand right after the dealer finished checking the table for possible Blackjack. Late surrender — very rare in casinos and probably no longer used in the game of Blackjack– on the other hand, allows you to hit a card to see if the hand is improving. You are not allowed to surrender if you go bust though, so think carefully before making your move.

There are rare occasions when surrender can be a good option, but I personally advice you to either hit or stand in every round. You never know when the dealer may go bust, and your hard hand can turn into a winning one in a matter of seconds.