There are a few circumstances under which a player can double in blackjack. The most common scenario is when the player has two cards that add up to fifteen or more.
In this case, the player can take another card and add it to their current total, doubling their bet. .
Another scenario in which a player can double is if they have an Ace and a Two or Three card that totals thirteen or more. In this case, the player can take another card and add it to their current total, doubling their bet.
A final scenario in which a player can double is if they have two cards totaling eleven or twelve (two tens or two fives).
When a player doubles in blackjack, the dealer will give them two new cards – one from the deck and one from the hand. The new total for that particular hand is now sixteen (two ten’s plus two Aces).
