Splitting your Hand in Blackjack
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Frequently Asked Questions on "Splitting" in blackjack:
Q. When can I split in blackjack?
A. You can split when your cards match each other and sometimes
when the cards are equal in value. Some casinos allow you
to split any two face cards even if they don't match each other.
Q. How do I split? How
do I let the dealer know I want to split my cards?
A. Wait until it is your turn to verbally tell the
dealer "Splitting" or "I want to split these". The dealer
will ask you to place an identical bet next to your original bet,
and he will physically separate the cards from each other to form
two hands for you. He will also separate the original bet
and the split bet and put them next to each hand.
NOTE: At a land based casino, it is very important that you
do not touch your cards.
I also suggest not putting your hands or chips around your original
bet.
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Q. What
does splitting mean?
A. When you split your cards, you double your current bet and will
now have two separate hands to play against the dealer. Each of
theses hands will have one card and one bet, as seen below.
Here is an example of a split blackjack hand. You
can see the two separate bets and hands after splitting.
Q. Can
I double down after I split my cards? What about splitting
again?
A. Most of the time, yes for both. When I split my cards,
I am hoping for a double down chance. Here are some exceptions.
1. If you split Aces, most casinos will only deal you one
more card for each hand and not
let you hit, split, or
double down
no matter what cards you are dealt.
2. Some online casinos do not let you split or double down
after you have already split.
Q. When should I split my hand?
A. Like doubling down, splitting in blackjack is often misunderstood and misused. You do not have to split your hands every time they match, nor should you. To simplify this, here are some general guidelines to follow:
1. Always split Aces and 8's
2. Never Split 5's and 10's (10's include face cards)
3. Always Split 2's and 3's when the dealer shows 4, 5, 6, or 7
4. Always Split 6's when the dealer shows 3, 4, 5, or 6
5. Always Split 7's when the dealer shows 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
6. Always Split 9's when the dealer shows 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 or 9 (NOT 7)
If you can double after you split, then you can add the following:
1. Split 2's and 3's if the dealer is showing a 2 or 3
2. Split 4's if the dealer is showing a 5 or 6
3. Split 6's if the dealer is showing a 2
Strategy card for splitting
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