What is the ES10 rule?

[Julio88]

The ES10 rule in blackjack refers to Early Surrender against a Dealer's upcard of 10, where the player has the option to surrender their hand and forfeit half of their original bet before the dealer checks for blackjack. This rule is considered advantageous for the player, as it allows them to minimize their losses in situations where the dealer is likely to have a strong hand. It is one of many rule variations that can be found in different casinos and blackjack games.

 

[Crazy_winner]

If the dealer's upcard is a 10-value card, the player may surrender their hand before the dealer checks for blackjack under the ES10 rule. If a player believes their hand is weaker than the dealer's prospective blackjack hand, this allows them the chance to reduce their loss.