Players can stabilize their winnings by reducing major fluctuations in their bankroll compared to other Blackjack variants which don’t include the option. The surrender option minimizes the house edge by around 0.07% up to 0.09%. The average RTP rate for the game stands at a high 99.65 but players can’t place side bets. Or, you should surrender on hard 15 when the dealer’s hand includes a 10 and on hard 16 when the dealer is showing a 9. For example, on a weak hand comprising 15/ 16 and when the dealer’s hand includes a strong card such as an Ace, your best approach is to surrender. But players should make sure they have a bad hand. Once the dealer has peeked for Blackjack you can choose to surrender and win back ½ of your bet. You can win ½ of your initial stake added to your total bet and if you hit Blackjack the payout is double. But if he has a 10 / an Ace he can peek for Blackjack after offering insurance to the player. But you can’t resplit or hit on split Aces.Īlso, on soft 17 the dealer won’t hit. And, you can split, take insurance or double. The Surrender option allows you to give up half of your initial stake when you have a bad hand. Blackjack Surrender involves 6 decks of 52 cards and players can wager on 5 separate hands at the same time.