Splitting Aces and Other Pairs, and Maximizing Your Profits

[Mike_25]

As a seasoned player, I feel splitting Aces or Pairs is often recommended. However, do the Maths favour always splitting? With basic Strategy, when to confidently split Pairs for maximising profits long term? Many suggest splitting 8s, 9s or 10s against dealer's Below 6, but what about Aces or lower Pairs?

 

[CR7]

The decision of whether to split a pair in blackjack depends on the specific rules of the game you are playing and the dealer's up card. In general, splitting pairs will increase the player's expected return on their bets over the long term, but not always.

When it comes to Aces, it is almost always recommended to split them, as it gives you the opportunity to make two strong hands against the dealer's weaker up card. You should never stand on a pair of Aces, as their value as a single hand is only 12, which is not a strong hand against the dealer's up card.

As for lower pairs, it is generally recommended to split 2s, 3s, 6s, 7s, and 9s when the dealer's up card is less than the pair's value (for example, splitting 6s when the dealer has a 5 or 6 up card). Splitting 4s and 5s is generally not recommended, as the resulting hands are likely to be weaker.

Splitting 8s and Aces is always recommended, regardless of the dealer's up card. Splitting 9s is recommended when the dealer has a 2 to 6 up card, but not when they have a 7, 10, or Ace.

It's important to note that while splitting pairs can increase your expected return, it can also increase your risk and lead to more volatility in your results. So, it's important to weigh the potential risks and rewards when deciding whether to split a pair or not.

 

[Dallax]

Split 9s when the dealer's upcard is a 2 through 6 or an 8 or 9. This strategy is based on trying to form strong hands while exploiting the dealer's weaker upcards. Never split a pair of 10s. This gives you a strong starting hand with a total of 20.

 

[James108]

Splitting aces and other pairs can be a great way to maximize your profits in blackjack. When you split a pair of aces, you essentially have two chances to get a blackjack, which pays out at 3:2. Similarly, splitting other pairs can also be beneficial, as it gives you two chances to make a strong hand.

 

[swift]

I think splitting aces and other pairs can be a profitable strategy when used correctly. However, it is crucial to understand when to split and when not to, as well as to maximize profits by doubling down on split hands and following the specific rules of the game.