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The next in our series on how to play different hands is our how to play pairs section and here we will give you more information into what to do when the dealer
deals you any sort of pair.
A pair is self explanatory and it is simply two cards that are the same I.E. 2 x sixes or 2 x Queens etc, it is worth pointing out that ten valued cards
that is Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings are not classed as a pair but some Blackjack games have certain rules regarding splitting them.
When faced with a natural pair of cards then most Blackjack variants will allow you to split them into two new hands, if you choose to make this move
then you will need to place a second wager which must be the same value as your initial wager onto this new hand.
But be warned though the correct strategy is not to split all pairs and we shall now take a look at what to do when you have been dealt a pair when playing a single hand game.
Pair of Aces This move is simple, whenever you get dealt a pair of Aces you should always split them without exception.
Pair of Tens When faced with this hand you should always stand your hand, many novice players will split them, that is not the correct strategy and will cost you over time.
so when faced with two tens stand that hand. This includes ten valued cards.
Pair of Nines You should split your pair of nines unless the dealer is holding a Seven, Ten or an Ace if so then stand them.
Pair of Eights A simple move to remember and that is to always split your eights.
Pair of Sevens This can be a bit complicated but you should split when faced with a dealers upcard of a 2 -7, hit if the dealer has a 8, 9 or an Ace and stick when the dealer has a 10.
Pair of Sixes
Split this pair if the dealer has a 2 - 6 and hit if the dealer has any other upcard.
Pair of Fives You should double down if the dealer has any card from 2 to 9 and hit if he is showing Ten or an Ace.
Pair of Fours Hit a pair of fours no matter what the dealers upcard is, don't split them!
Pair of Threes You should split them if the dealer has an upcard of 4, 5, 6 or a 7 and hit them if he is holding any other card.
Pair of Twos You should split them if the dealer has an upcard of 3, 4, 5, 6 or a 7 and hit them should the dealer have any other upcard.
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