{"id":60039,"date":"2024-03-13T22:29:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T22:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bonusfinder.com\/?page_id=60039"},"modified":"2024-09-18T13:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T13:21:38","slug":"when-to-split-in-blackjack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bonusfinder.com\/guide\/casino\/blackjack\/when-to-split-in-blackjack","title":{"rendered":"When to Split in Blackjack"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is Splitting?<\/h2>\n

Splitting in blackjack is when you are dealt a pair (two cards with the same face value) and you decide to play both cards as an individual hand. This requires you to double your initial bet for that hand, but as far as blackjack strategy<\/a> goes, this can be a very lucrative opportunity.<\/p>\n

When Can You Split in Blackjack?<\/h2>\n

Any time that you are dealt a pair with the same card value on the initial deal at the blackjack table, you can split your cards to create a second hand. This applies to card value, meaning that you can split queen and king for example, because they both have card value of 10 (which we don’t recommend).<\/p>\n

To split, you need to be dealt a pair with your first two cards. If you get dealt a 2 and then two sixes, you can’t split the sixes anymore. As stated above, this can be a very lucrative opportunity, but it will cost you double the money.<\/p>\n

When Should You Split in Blackjack Full Chart<\/h2>\n

Now that we know what splitting is and when you can do this, let’s get to the thick of it. In this section, we’ll go over when you should split in blackjack. Do note that we expect you’ve already read our Blackjack Guide<\/a> or are familiar with the standard rules of the game. If not, familiarize yourself with the basic rules.<\/p>\n

There are situations where you should always split your cards, situations where you should sometimes split your cards, and situations where you should never split your cards. We’ve summarized them all here, following the blackjack basic strategy, which yields you a 99.5% return to player, minimizing the house edge in blackjack. In the table below, P stands for Split.<\/p>\n