Split 8s
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- The only time I would ever think you could justify not splitting 8s is if you're counting and the count is really negative AND it's late in the shoe. And if the count ever got negative enough for you to attempt this, chances are you've probably already walked away from the table due to the poor count. So yes, always split 8s against a 10.
- When To Split 8s
- Split 8s Against 10
- Why Do You Always Split 8s
- Why Split 8s In Blackjack
- Why Do You Split 8s
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When To Split 8s
DJTeddyBear
Split 8s Against 10
I've looked for, but couldn't find any information stating if surrendering a pair of eights is better than splitting when the dealer has an Ace.
When surrendering is offered, is it better than splitting 8s?
If so, what about when the dealer is showing a Ten?Thanks.
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mantic59
The Wizard's strategy is to split them (assuming 4-8 decks & dealer stands on soft 17).
Why Do You Always Split 8s
pocketaces
Why Split 8s In Blackjack
To clarify further, you will always split 8s except in two rule sets:
Double-deck, hit soft 17: Surrender vs A if allowed, else split
Any decks, European no-hole card rule: Hit vs 10 or A (or presumably surrender if offered, although this is rare on these games)
Double-deck, hit soft 17: Surrender vs A if allowed, else split
Any decks, European no-hole card rule: Hit vs 10 or A (or presumably surrender if offered, although this is rare on these games)
pacomartin
Why Do You Split 8s
If you have a pair of 8's against a dealer 10 (6 deck shoe)
The expected value are:
Stand -0.536853
Hit -0.535361
Split -0.486276 with No Double After Split allowed
Split -0.475385 when Double After Split allowed
Surrender -0.500 with no variation
Splitting is the best option against a 10 (although it is not much better than surrender).
In the case of pairs of 8's against an Ace it depends on whether the dealer hits a soft 17. If he does hit a soft 17 then the preferred choice is to surrender. If he stands the preferred choice is to split.
I have never actually seen surrender. It's not a very popular rule. I figure it slows the game down, and most players have a pretty good idea when they should use it. They may not know it perfectly, but they rarely make a really stupid mistake. It's a double negative for the casino.
The expected value are:
Stand -0.536853
Hit -0.535361
Split -0.486276 with No Double After Split allowed
Split -0.475385 when Double After Split allowed
Surrender -0.500 with no variation
Splitting is the best option against a 10 (although it is not much better than surrender).
In the case of pairs of 8's against an Ace it depends on whether the dealer hits a soft 17. If he does hit a soft 17 then the preferred choice is to surrender. If he stands the preferred choice is to split.
I have never actually seen surrender. It's not a very popular rule. I figure it slows the game down, and most players have a pretty good idea when they should use it. They may not know it perfectly, but they rarely make a really stupid mistake. It's a double negative for the casino.