Blackjack Surrender Signal

[misterx]

Is there a Surrender hand signal in USA?
or do you have to say "Surrender"?

 

[Billy C1]

There is

You can draw an imaginary straight line with either index finger (parallel to your shoulders) but most places will accept the verbal request.
I'm thinking about trying raising my hands and bowing like Obama.

BillyC1

 

[somtum]

You can draw an imaginary straight line with either index finger (parallel to your shoulders) but most places will accept the verbal request.
BillyC1

Hmm.. so that's why everyone has been looking at me funny when I'm at the tables waving a white flag.

 

[winr_winr_chicken_dinner!]

Most stores want you to say it, some have a "surrender marker" that you place out when wanting to surrender. The good old "draw the line" can be confusing to some dealers.

 

[daddybo]

How about a palm up waving of the hand to and fro while saying "I surrender". The dealer will usually confirm that you indeed wish to surrender before taking half of your bet.

 

[johndoe]

Is there a Surrender hand signal in USA?
or do you have to say "Surrender"?

It varies a lot, there is no universal signal. Usually in Vegas you'll draw the line on the table, but some places there only want a verbal signal. On the east coast they usually don't like the line signal, as it looks like "hit". Verbal only.

Personally, I like the "hands up" gesture that's becoming more popular.

 

[rrwoods]

Personally I would draw the line, shake my head, and clearly speak "surrender" all at the same time.

 

[StandardDeviant]

Personally I would draw the line, shake my head, and clearly speak "surrender" all at the same time.

Be careful with the "draw the line" motion. Some dealers will misinterpret this and slap a card on the felt before you can get the word out of your mouth.

 

[johndoe]

Be careful with the "draw the line" motion. Some dealers will misinterpret this and slap a card on the felt before you can get the word out of your mouth.

All the better! You can get away with this shot, once.

 

[StandardDeviant]

All the better! You can get away with this shot, once.

True. They would probably give you the option of playing the card or burning it.

 

[Finn Dog]

Any hand movement whatsoever and the dealer is apt to hit you. Best to stay motionless and just say, "I'd like to surrender that." Ask me how I know!

Best regards,

FD

 

[StandardDeviant]

Any hand movement whatsoever and the dealer is apt to hit you. Best to stay motionless and just say, "I'd like to surrender that." Ask me how I know!

Best regards,

FD

Yes, I agree completely. Been there. Done that.

 

[FLASH1296]

I tend to use a signal that is popular in A.C. Spanish21 games.

I turn my hand over, palm up, and rapidly curl my fingers into my palm,
rapidly, twice in succession - while saying "surrender"

 

[Blue Efficacy]

Just say "surrender" If they want a signal, they'll tell you.

 

[Dopple]

Silent three step

I use a silent three step process.

1. Place entire hand in a karate chop manner slowly behind and to your left of the stack. Your palm is visible to your side and fingers are motionless.

2. The dealer will be giving you the "watcha want man" look. Lock eyes.

3. In a very deliberate fashion make one slow controlled swipe across the felt maintaining constant eye contact with the dealer. You want to act as though you are a little off-balanced and if the dealer hit your hand you might just hop of the seat and cold-cock him/her.

Dont look at the cards for a split second, avoid quick pointing motions.

It is a science.

 

[SecurityRisk]

One time when I said "surrender", the dealer told me I had to go to the gift shop and buy a white flag.

 

[shadroch]

I said "surrender" and the dealer told me he didn't speak French.

 

[fredperson]

The best way is to drop your gun, then hold both hands up above your head.

 

[FLASH1296]

Two methods that need to be considered:

1. Carry a clean WHITE handkerchief and prepare to wave it above your head, in the classic military style.
   
2. Carry a small WHITE towel and then "throw in the towel" in the classic pugilist style of "the squared circle".

 

[Jack_Black]

I said "surrender" and the dealer told me he didn't speak French.

I was wondering how long it was going to take before someone cracked a joke about those surrender monkeys. coincidentally, raising both hands high up in the air is also how they salute.