Splitting pairs in Blackjack can help you very much in the game to win and to lower house edge. To achieve success in the long run, you should understand the pros and cons and recognize the chances to split. Splitting can be considered as a major dividing of hand in two different ones, when being dealt matching pair at the table.
You can split only one hand if you are dealing two cards of same value. For instance, in case of two Fours, two Aces or two Kinds, some variants of blackjack will let you to split non-matching cards as they are still valued at 10. In that case, you would want to split a Queen and a King.
When it comes to split a hand, you also need to place bet which is equal to the bet to cover second hand. Once it has been finished, matching cards will be separated in two hands. You also have to deal with added card for each hand. Each hand should be played once at a time, just like you would if you need to bet on two different rounds.
Rules to Split in Blackjack
In most models of blackjack, you can double down on split hands if you have chance. Here are some of the rules you should know –
- You cannot double down or split further if you split hand.
- You can be dealt only an extra card and there is no option to double down, hit or split further if a pair of Aces is split. You should work with cards dealt.
If you are going to play standard blackjack, regular rules mention that you can split up to three times at least, which means you are going to play four hands.
When to Split in Blackjack?
For various blackjack players, a common myth is that splitting can be put on each pair matching the same value. Like most moves on blackjack, splitting must be applied well after considering well the upcard of the dealer.
Aces and 8s must be split always for the beginners. When Aces are split, there is a huge chance that you can get 10 hand value as next card, as the odds lean on you to get a 20 at least. You should also split 8s as 16 is a weak hand when you stay with it. You might bust if you hit.
