Blackjack surrender

The goal of playing Blackjack Surrender is to beat the dealer’s score without exceeding 21. This online blackjack game offers a ‘surrender’ option, where you can give up half your bet if you think that you are likely to lose.
The game uses six standard card decks, which are shuffled after each round.
Getting Started:
Click on a chip to select it.
Click again on a Betting Circle to place the chip as a bet. Each click thereafter will bet a chip of the same value. You can go back and select a different chip if you wish.
Press Undo to remove the chip that was last placed on the betting table. Select Clear Bets to remove all chips and start over.
Choose Double if you wish to instantly double all bets placed on the table.
Click Deal when you have placed your bets.
Note: You can place as many chips as you like, as long as you are within the betting limits displayed in the panel on the top of the screen.
Note: Placing a chip on more than one Betting Circle will count as a new hand. More information on multi-hand blackjack can be found below.
How to Play:
Two cards are dealt to you and the dealer. Your two cards are dealt face up. The dealer has one card face up and one face down. The following options will appear on screen:
Hit = receive another card.
Stand = play out the hand with the current cards.
Double = double your bet and receive another card.
Surrender = end the round and forfeit half your initial bet.
Split = split your hand into two new hands. This options is only offered if your initial two cards have the same value.
Note: Surrender is only available after the first two cards are dealt. It is not offered after Hit, Stand, Split or Double is selected.
When you have made your play, the dealer will draw cards for their hand. The dealer must abide by certain rules, most notably they must draw to 16 and stand on all 17s or above. If you beat the dealer’s score, you will be paid 1 to 1 on your bet. If the dealer beats your score, or you go bust (exceed 21), you will lose your stake. Attaining the same score will result in a push (tie), your stake will be returned.
When the game has been concluded, the following options will appear on screen:
New Game = start a new game from scratch.
Rebet = start a new game and place the same bets as the previous round.
Rebet and Deal = place the same bets as the previous round and deal the cards.
Multi-Hand Blackjack:
Placing a chip on more than one Betting Circle will start a new hand. You can play up to five hands simultaneously. Each hand is judged separately against the dealer. The cards will be dealt and game actions will be performed from right to left. You can bet different amounts on different hands if you like.
Insurance:
If the dealer’s first (showing) card is an Ace, you will be offered Insurance. This is a side bet that can be made on the prospect of the dealer having blackjack. The insurance bet stake is equal to half your initial stake. If the dealer has blackjack, you will be paid 2 to 1 on the Insurance bet. If you do not want to make the Insurance bet, click Skip Insurance.
Surrender:
When the first cards are dealt, you will be offered the Surrender option. Selecting Surrender will end the game round. The idea is that you take the loss of half your stake if you believe your chances of winning are low.
Double:
The Double option allows you to double your bets if you think drawing one more card will beat the dealer’s hand. The bet made is equal to your initial bet (taken from your balance).
Split:
Two cards of the same value can be split after the initial deal. This will cost a bet amount equal to your initial bet. The split hands are played out as two separate hands.
Please note:
You cannot split a hand that has already been split.
You can draw as many new cards as you like to a split hand, except only one more card can be drawn for split Aces.
If you split two Aces and draw a ‘10’ (10, Jack, Queen King) card, this is considered 21 and not blackjack.
7 Card Charlie:
If you draw seven cards and do not exceed 21, you will beat any hand but blackjack. This is known as 7 Card Charlie.
Payouts:
The payouts for Blackjack Surrender are displayed in the table below:
Winning Hand:
Payout:
Blackjack
3 to 2
Any other winning hand
1 to 1
7 Card Charlie
1 to 1
Insurance
2 to 1
Blackjack Rules:
The game is played with standard Las Vegas Strip rules, with some exceptions. The general rules are described below:
The dealer must draw cards up to 16, regardless of your hand.
The dealer must stand on 17 or above, regardless of your hand.
If you go bust, the dealer will win regardless of their hand.
You can double on a split hand.
The cards are shuffled after each round.
Return to Player:
The theoretical Return to Player for Blackjack Surrender at William Hill Casino is 99.53%.
Buttons:
The following game specific can appear on screen:
Deal – deal the cards/start the game.
Undo – remove the chip that was last placed on the betting table.
Clear Bets – remove all chips and start again.
Double (1) – instantly double all bets on the betting table.
Hit – deal another card to your hand.
Stand – play out the round with the current hand.
Split – split your hand into two separate hands.
Double (2) – double your initial bet and
Insurance – place a side bet on the dealer having blackjack.
Skip Insurance – decline to make the Insurance bet.
Surrender – forfeit half your stake and end the round.
New Game – start a new game round.
Rebet – start a new game round and instantly place the same bets as the previous round.
Rebet and Deal – place the same bets as the previous round and deal the cards.
Shortcut Keys:
If you wish, you can play Blackjack Surrender using your computer keyboard in the following way:
Tab – highlight different buttons on screen.
Enter – select the button currently highlighted (like clicking on it).
Spacebar – place the same bets as the last round. Press again to deal the cards.
Number Keys – select chips. Each number key will correspond (from left to right) to a chip value. These can change depending on your VIP level.
Casino Toolbar:
You will find general tools and displayed on the Casino Toolbar, located on the upper and lower edges of the screen:
Game Balance – displays your current available balance at the casino.
Cashier – select for banking options. The Cashier will allow you to make a withdrawal or deposit more funds. It will also provide banking history options.
Play for Real Money – click to play Blackjack Surrender at William Hill Casino for real money. This is only applicable when playing in Fun Mode.
Menu – press to access the following tools:
History – find results of recent rounds.
Options – adjust game settings, including audio.
Help – load these help pages.
Online support – contact William Hill customer support.
Close – click to exit from Blackjack Surrender and go back to the casino lobby.
Quick Deposit – choose from your preferred deposit methods without opening the Cashier. Quick Deposit options can appear in a pop up window during a game session when your balance runs low.
Gadget Bar – if at least one gadget is enabled, the Gadget Bar will be active on the right-hand side of your screen. Use it to access casino mini games, or to check out the latest promos from William Hill Casino.
Note on Disconnections:
If you lose internet connection during a round, you will be redirected back to Blackjack Surrender when you log into the casino again. You will be able to continue playing from the point where the connection was lost.
Note on Malfunctions:
A game malfunction will void all bets.