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Blackjack hand signals

Tap the table to hit, wave your hand to stand, and put out a second bet to double or split. Casinos want the signal as well as the words.

Shoe games (cards dealt face up)

Move	Signal
Hit	Tap the table behind your cards, or point at them.
Stand	Wave your hand flat, side to side, over your cards.
Double down	Put a second bet next to your first, not on top, and hold up one finger.
Split	Put a second bet next to your first and make a V with two fingers.
Surrender	Say "surrender" and draw a line behind your bet with your finger.

Move	Signal
Hit	Scratch the edge of your cards toward you on the felt.
Stand	Slide your cards under your chips.
Double or split	Turn your cards face up and put out the second bet.

Put cash on the table to buy chips. Dealers do not take anything from your hand.
Bet before the deal, and leave your chips alone once the cards are out.
In a shoe game, leave the cards on the felt.
Stack chips with the biggest at the bottom.
Many players tip the dealer by placing a small bet for them next to their own.

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How do you signal hit in blackjack?

Tap the table behind your cards. In a hand-held game, scratch your cards toward you on the felt.

How do you signal stand in blackjack?

Wave your hand flat over your cards. In a hand-held game, slide your cards under your chips.

Can you just say hit or stand?

Say it and give the signal too. Casinos want both.