Blackjack Hands To Split
- The first case where splitting a hand of 10’s is okay is in Double Exposure Blackjack. Also known as Face-Up blackjack, playing Double Exposure blackjack will allow you to split a hand of 10’s. This variant of the game diverges significantly from standard blackjack as all the cards are dealt face up.
- Another way to get the most from a blackjack wager when playing with perfect basic strategy is to split hands when it’s appropriate. Not only does this double the amount of potential winning hands but it also opens up more hands for a potential double down opportunity.
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Badly used blackjack hand signals are a perfect way to lose big at the tables, so before you head to the casino, take careful note of the different black jack hand gestures used in the game to avoid running into problems. If you are still unsure, watch what other players do before trying these yourself.
When never to split in blackjack. Another golden rule for basic strategy is never split a pair of fives or a pair of 10s. A pair of fives amounts to a total of 10 and you aren’t likely to get two hands higher than 15, which is a very weak hand, if you split the fives.
The proper hand signals depend on whether the game is being played ‘face up’ or ‘face down’.
Face Up
Blackjack Hands To Split Screen
Hit – Point at your cards or tap the table.
Stand – Wave your hand from left to right over the cards without moving your arm.
Double Down or Split – Add a second bet in a separate pile next to your first wager. Do not touch the cards as touching the cards is only done on games played with the hands down. Then hold up one finger to double and two to split.
Face Down
Hit – Scrape the table. This is a light gesture usually with the index finger.
Blackjack Split Bet
Stand – Gently slide your cards under your chips. Try to do this without moving the chips.
Double Down or Split – Turn your cards over so that they are face up while adding a second bet to the first stack of chips. Hold up one finger to double and two to split.
Blackjack Hands To Split Squats
These hand signals take some time to remember, but if you are willing to put in the effort, simple courtesy along with the above blackjack hand signals guidelines will help you to enjoy a smooth (and hopefully profitable) casino blackjack experience.