Times Where Splitting Aces Might Have A Small Advantage

[Mike_25]

While splitting aces is generally not advised in blackjack, there are rare occasions where it could give you a small advantage. When the dealer's upcard is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, splitting aces and drawing additional cards gives you four chances to hit a handy total close to 21. If the dealer busts after you split, that's a double win. However, the potential extra gain is marginal and with a house edge of around 0.5%, the odds still favor the casino in most situations. Therefore, only exceptionally experienced players should consider splitting aces, and then do so judiciously.

 

[Crazy_winner]

In blackjack, splitting aces is usually advantageous because each ace has the potential to give the player a strong hand of 21. The advantage could be reduced, though, if the game's rules restrict the player's options following a split or reduce the payoff for a split hand with aces.