In blackjack, splitting refers to the option of dividing a hand of two cards with the same value into two separate hands, then receiving an additional card for each hand from the dealer. Here are some key points about splitting in blackjack:
- If you hold two cards that are the same number in your hand, like two eights or two sixes, you can split them apart and play each one like two separate hands.
- To split in blackjack, the player must place an additional bet on the newly created hand that is equal to the original bet they placed at the start of the game.
- The key advantage of splitting is that you now have twice as much money on the table, perfect if the dealer looks weak. However, the disadvantage of splitting cards in blackjack is that you can also lose twice as much if it goes wrong.
- In the game of blackjack, there are certain hands that probability dictates it is favorable to split. For example, if you have twos, threes, or sevens and the dealers up-card is two to seven (inclusive), you should split them.
- If you are unsure whether to split, don't split. It is better to play it safe than to risk losing more money.
- To ask for a split, you put your additional chips to the side of your original bet.
It is important to note that splitting is just one of the many strategies in blackjack, and it should be used wisely.
