What the R Means on a Blackjack Table
The R on a blackjack layout is not a rule or a bet type. It marks the surrender option, and this article explains how the two surrender rules work, when the option appears, and how the marker is read.
The R on a blackjack layout is not a rule or a bet type. It marks the surrender option, and this article explains how the two surrender rules work, when the option appears, and how the marker is read.
A push in blackjack happens when your hand and the dealer's hand finish with the same total. Your stake is returned, and the hand counts as neither a win nor a loss.
A push in blackjack is a tied hand where your bet is returned rather than paid. Here is how ties happen, how they differ from a win or loss, and how they affect your session.
A push in blackjack means your hand ties the dealer's, and your original wager is returned. Understanding when pushes occur, how they affect your decisions, and how they interact with side bets and bonuses helps you play with clearer expectations.
PP is shorthand for pair splitting, the option to separate two equal starting cards into two independent hands. This guide explains when the option appears, how the sequence works, and why the correct choice depends on the specific table rules.
Progressive blackjack is standard blackjack with an optional side bet that feeds a growing jackpot. Here is how the side bet works, what it costs, and how it differs from the main game.
A look at the two different meanings of 'poker' that come up at a blackjack table: the separate card game, and the house-banked side bet sometimes offered on the layout. The article explains how each works and what changes when the word appears on a blackjack felt.
Pen is short for penetration, a measure of how deep into the shoe the dealer goes before shuffling. It affects how much information a card counter can gather, but it does not change the basic rules or the house edge of the game itself.