When you get a hand of two cards of the exact same value in blackjack, you have an option to split your hand. That means that you would get two hands with the same cards. The one in your right side will be your initial hand while the other will become secondary. You can split in blackjack by placing another bet, and then the two hands will be played separately.

Split tens must be same value - In most casinos, Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings all count as ten and can be considered the same for splitting rules. In other words, you can split a Jack and a King. A few casinos demand that the cards be exact pairs. No Ace Splits - Some casinos do not allow a split of Aces. This Blackjack rule is fairly rare and should be avoided. Play Blackjack at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. The object of the game is to form a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.

Remember that the cards should have the same value, and not necessarily have to be the same. For example, if you have a king and a queen, you can split your hand since both of them have a value of 10. However, make sure to check with your casino about the rules beforehand, since some of the online casinos in the US doesn’t allow the players to split hands of different cards.

Can you split aces in blackjack?

The short answer would be yes. You can certainly split your aces in blackjack, but with a catch. When you split your aces, most of the online gambling sites in the US allows you to draw only one more card. Then even if you get 21 by drawing a card of value of 10, it won’t be a blackjack, but simply a 21.

You’ll get 1:1 odds, meaning that for every 10 dollars you bet, you’ll get 10 back. Since your blackjack is not a natural one, you’ll not get any further bonus. Also the chances of the dealer getting blackjack is low, but if you split your aces, you’ll never beat against dealer’s blackjack.

Why should you split?

As mentioned above, when you split your hands of aces, the obtained 21 will not be counted as blackjack. So why do people choose to split their card?

First of all, people split their hands when their original hand is going to be less profitable than splitting. For example, if you have two cards of value ten, then hitting the blackjack is out of the question. However, if you split that hand, then hitting 21 and at least getting the same amount of payout as your bet would be much more profitable.

The second main reason is that by splitting hands, you obviously increase your chance of getting 21 either as blackjack or as a 21. You can either split weak hands such as 16 or really strong hands such as two aces. Either way, when done right, splitting can double your payout. Also, by splitting you’re getting an edge of 0.5% against the dealer, which sounds small but actually can be a great help.

What do you never split in blackjack?

It’s more about the dealer’s hand than your hand. You should avoid splitting your strong hand when the dealer has 9, 10 or ace. The chance of dealer hitting blackjack is too high for you to risk your good hand.

Also, you wouldn’t want to split your 2 fives. Doubling down on your ten and aiming for the blackjack is much more probable and profitable than splitting your fives and building up two separate hands from there. One more hand you wouldn’t want to split is a pair of fours. You’re already starting with eight, which is going to reach at most 19 if you get an ace. Splitting this will probably only get you weaker hands.

Strategies and tips

Whether you should or should not split your hand always depends on the situation. You should consider dealer’s cards, the opportunity cost of your initial hand and make sure that the profit of splitting your hand is higher than that. Probably the only case where you should split your hand no matter what is when you get two eights. 16 is considered to be the worst hand to begin with. Anything above 5 will cost your bet with this hand.

Now the rest of the hands depend on the dealer. You should split 2s, 3s, and 7s if the dealer is showing a card less than 7. The chance of you getting a higher card is considerably good on this one. You should split sixes if the dealer is showing cards from two to six. If the dealer has a seven or higher, your best move would be to hit. The fact that dealer’s not showing the cards of high value means that you have a high chance of receiving it. If you get ten or any face cards when you have two sixes, you’ll bust your hand.

Can you split a split in blackjack?

This usually depends on the house, so make sure to check with any casino or online casino you’re in. Most of the casinos allow you to split your splits up to three times. However, you can’t do that if you have already split your two aces since usually the house will allow you to only take one more card.

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A unique combination of chance & skill

The popluarity of blackjack stems from its unique combination of chance and skill. The object of the game is to form a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. At Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, blackjack is played with multiple decks of cards and is dealt from a shoe.

Card Values

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Face cards (Jack, Queen and King) are worth 10. Cards 2 through 10 retain their face values.

Aces are worth 1 or 11, depending on the hand. Any time an Ace can be used as either 1 or 11, it is called a soft hand. Any time an Ace must be used as 1 (or it would force your hand to exceed 21), it is called a hard hand.

Playing Blackjack

Players place a wager in their corresponding circle. The dealer then waves a hand over the table, closing all bets. Once the first card is placed on the table, all original bets must remain the same until the conclusion of the hand. Two cards are dealt face-up to each player, and two cards (one face-up, one face-down) are placed in front of the dealer. The card dealt face down is known as the dealer hole card.

What is a Blackjack

A hand of Ace and any 10-value card with the original two cards is called blackjack; it pays 3 to 2 (win $15 on a $10 bet).

The Hitting Round

Players can improve their hands by taking additional cards; this is known as hitting. If a player wants an additional card, they make a scratching motion behind or beside the betting area. A player may take cards until satisfied or until the hand exceeds 21—that is called a break. Once a player decides to stand (no more cards), a horizontal hand motion is made above their wager.

Important note: Dealers are not allowed to take verbal commands when addressing hands; a hand signal over the table must be given by each player.

End Game

Once all players complete their hands, the dealer reveals the hole card, placing both cards face up. The dealer draws until a total of hard 17 or better is achieved. The dealer is required to hit a soft 17 or less regardless of players’ hand values. If the dealer breaks, all remaining hands win and are paid even money. If the dealer hits to a total of hard 17 or better, hands closer to 21 than the dealer win. Hands totaling less than the dealer lose. If the dealer and player have the same total, the result is a push: no one wins, no one loses.

Important note: The player loses if the dealer has blackjack and the player has a total of 21, which is not blackjack.

Insurance

If the dealer’s up-card is an Ace, players are offered insurance. Insurance is an additional wager betting that the dealer does indeed have blackjack. A player may wager up to half of the original bet by placing cheques on the Insurance Line. At this time, any player dealt blackjack can immediately be paid dollar for dollar on their wager by saying “even money,” regardless of the dealer hole card.

The dealer then closes insurance with a hand signal and checks the hole card. If the dealer does indeed have blackjack, insurance pays 2 to 1, and the hand is over. If the dealer does not have blackjack, the insurance wager loses and the hand continues.

How to Split in Blackjack

If a player’s first two cards are of equal value, the player has the option of splitting them to create two separate hands. When splitting, an additional wager equal to the original bet must be made, and a hand signal (two fingers spread apart) must be given to the dealer. The player will play the first hand until satisfied, give a stand hand signal, and then complete the second hand. When splitting Aces, the player receives only one card for each hand.

Important note: When a split results in a hand consisting of a 10-value card and Ace, the value now counts as 21 since blackjack is only possible on the two original cards.

How to Double Down in Blackjack

A confident player may wish to double down by making an additional wager up to the amount of the original bet. Doubling down can be done on any two-card combination, except on blackjack and split Aces. A player taking this option receives only one more card for the hand. All other rules apply.

And those are the basics of blackjack. Strategy cards are available at Sweet Grass Gift Shop for just a few dollars. They’re easy to use, and they’re allowed at the tables. For information on how to play other table games offered at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, just ask a member of our staff.

If you like blackjack, you might want to try Double Deck Pitch. It plays much like regular blackjack except the dealer operates with two decks of cards in-hand and the cards are dealt face-down.

Blackjack Helpful Hints

• Players are not allowed to touch the cards.
• Suits are of no significance.

Blackjack Side Bets

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Now offering two bets for the price of one! Place a 21+3 wager and you’ll also receive a Top 3 wager. Make a qualifying 21+3 and Top 3 hand from your two cards and the dealer’s up-card:

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An Ace-Two-Three sequence wins. However, an Ace may not be combined with any other sequence of cards for purposes of determining a winning hand (for example, King-Ace-Two). Once all 21+3 Top 3 wagers and winnings have been removed from the layout, all Blackjack house rules will apply.