How To Play Pairs in Blackjack

Pairs are two of the same cards in you starting hand. By playing correct basic strategy  you reduce the house edge marked cards.

Difficulty: Average

Time Required: one hour or less

Here's How:

1. Look at the dealers up card.
2. Look at the pair in you hand.
3. If you have a pair of Aces or Eights: Always split.
4. If you have a pair of twos or threes: Split if the dealer has 2 - 7, otherwise hit.
5. If you have a pair of fours: Split if the dealer has 4 or 5, otherwise hit.
6. If you have a pair of fives: Double if the dealer has 2 - 9, otherwise hit.
7. If you have a pair juice cards of sixes: Split if the dealer has 2 - 6, otherwise hit.
8. If you have a pair of sevens: Split 2 - 7, otherwise hit.
9. If you have a pair of nines: Split 2 - 6, and  8 or 9. Stand if the dealer has 7, 10 or Ace.
10. If you have a pair of tens: Always Stand.

Tips:

1. These rules are for 4- 8 deck games when doubling after splitting is allowed.
2. Always check the rules of the game before playing.
3. Learn the different strategies for single or double deck games.