Splitting Pairs Strategy
Basic strategy guidelines for splitting pairs are uncomplicated as six easy-to-remember rules apply:
1. Always split a pair of Aces or Eights.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| ALWAYS SPLIT | |
2. Split Twos and Threes only when the dealer shows a Four through Seven.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| ALWAYS HIT, NEVER SPLIT | |
3. Never split Fours, Fives or Tens.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| NEVER SPLIT | |
4. Split Sixes when the dealer shows a Three through Six.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| ALWAYS SPLIT | |
5. Split Sevens when the dealer shows a Three through Seven.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| ALWAYS SPLIT | |
6. Split Nines when the dealer shows Two through Six, Eight or Nine.
| Player’s cards | Dealer’s upcard |
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| ALWAYS SPLIT | |
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