How do the number of decks used affect splitting pairs?

[Mike_25]

The number of decks employed substantially impacts the advantage of splitting paired hands. With fewer decks, the remaining cards grow more depleted of tens and aces following splits, diminishing the likelihood of a strong hand. Conversely, a deep stack of decks retains a robust composition, granting generous opportunities to draw trusty sidekicks after splitting pairs. As a gambling veteran, I always prefer the tables employing six or eight decks; here my splits thrive the heartiest. The cut of the cards is key!

 

[Crazy_winner]

Due to the larger number of cards, there are fewer pairs more often in multi-deck blackjack. As a result, some pairs that could be better to split in single-deck Blackjack may not be as good to split in multi-deck games. Players tend to be more cautious when separating couples the more decks are in play.

 

[James108]

The more decks that are used, the less likely it is that a player will split their pairs. For example, if a player is dealt a pair of 8s with two decks in play, they have a 16% chance of drawing a 10-value card.

 

[emmanuel1]

if there are lots of decks in Blackjack people tend to split pairs less because it harder to predict cards. With fewer decks, splitting pairs becomes more attractive because it easier to get good cards for each split hand.

 

[Lazza]

Splitting Aces is almost always advised because it gives the player the opportunity to potentially make two strong hands, and splitting 8s is frequently advised regardless of the dealer's upcard.