Dear Mark,
The only blackjack I have played in the past was
the single and double deck games in Reno, Nevada.
Now three new casinos have opened in Detroit, and
they offer only games dealt from a shoe where the
player cannot touch the cards. I must admit there
was a bit of confusion at first, because I didn't
know the correct hand signals. Plus, the dealer
would not allow me to say I wanted a hit, stand
or split. For the inexperienced, you might want
to review the correct signals for blackjack on a
shoe game. Marge G.
Some
games, particularly blackjack, involve hand signals
to signify how you want to play your cards. You must
use hand signals since verbal instructions will not
satisfy casino eye-in-the-sky security. They only monitor
physical signals, Marge, not the conversation you have
with the dealer.
Here are some easy hand signals when the cards are dealt
face up from a shoe:
o Hit: Lightly
tap the table with your hand.
o Stand: Wave your hand back and forth, palm
down parallel to the table.
o Double/Split: Place your matching bet next
to, but never on top of, your original wager. If
you have two 4s or two 5s you should hold one finger
up for doubling and two for splitting.
