Do you split 8s vs a 9?
“The answer is: You don’t. You should hit that lousy 16 and probably get beat, losing one unit instead of losing two.” I side more with Patrick on this one, though I do split 8s when the dealer shows a 9.
Do you split 9 against a 9?
RESPLITTING 9S If the playing rules allow you to resplit the 9s, it is advantageous for you to do so. For example, if you are dealt a pair of 9s against a dealer’s 6 upcard, you should split them. Suppose on the first 9, you are dealt another 9 on the draw. You should resplit to form a third hand.
Should you always split 8s?
However, regardless of the various situations, the common strategic wisdom in the blackjack community is to “Always split aces and eights” when dealt either pair as initial cards. This is generally the first rule of any splitting strategy.
Do you split 8s vs a 10?
If you stand on a pair of 8s vs. a 10, you win only if the dealer busts, and the dealer busts only a bit more than 21 percent of the time when starting with a 10-value card.
Why do you split 9s against a 9?
Splitting 9s According to basic strategy, you should split 9s against every numeric card a dealer holds, except for a 7. The reason is that if the dealer holds a seven, he stands a great chance of holding a 10 hole card and will stand on his hard 17, thus your 9-9 will win.
Do you split 2s against a 7?
To take full advantage of DAS, you split 2s not only against the dealer’s 4, 5, 6, or 7 but also against the dealer’s 2 and 3 upcards.
Do you split 9s against a 6?
Why do you always split 8s in blackjack?
Eights. It’s important at this point to acknowledge that two eights is considered a fairly poor hand in blackjack, whether you split your initial hand or not. Playing your pair of eights as one hand doesn’t leave you much wriggle room. Anything above a five will bust you.