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Mike_25
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Splitting 10’s in blackjack is rarely advisable for the seasoned player.
While holding a pair of 10’s may seem like an advantage, it really just doubles the bet with little increase in winning potential. Two 10’s only provide a total of 20, and if the dealer is showing a strong card like an ace, king or queen, there is a high likelihood both 10’s will bust.
The house advantage in blackjack comes from the extra cuts they take on split pairs, surrenders and insurance bets. Splitting increases the number of hands, giving the dealer more opportunities to capture more of the player’s money through those rules.
Experience has taught me that only aces and 8’s should be split, as those provide two strong hands that stand a fighting chance against the majority of dealer hands. All other split pairs, like 10’s, just convert a guaranteed win into two probable losses.
The strategies of blackjack are intricate, but at its core, the game is designed so that the odds will always favor the dealer in the long run. By avoiding unnecessary splits, late surrenders and insurance, players can manage their money more effectively and prolong their time at the table. Splitting 10’s is contrary to that approach.
While holding a pair of 10’s may seem like an advantage, it really just doubles the bet with little increase in winning potential. Two 10’s only provide a total of 20, and if the dealer is showing a strong card like an ace, king or queen, there is a high likelihood both 10’s will bust.
The house advantage in blackjack comes from the extra cuts they take on split pairs, surrenders and insurance bets. Splitting increases the number of hands, giving the dealer more opportunities to capture more of the player’s money through those rules.
Experience has taught me that only aces and 8’s should be split, as those provide two strong hands that stand a fighting chance against the majority of dealer hands. All other split pairs, like 10’s, just convert a guaranteed win into two probable losses.
The strategies of blackjack are intricate, but at its core, the game is designed so that the odds will always favor the dealer in the long run. By avoiding unnecessary splits, late surrenders and insurance, players can manage their money more effectively and prolong their time at the table. Splitting 10’s is contrary to that approach.
