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Split aces (blackjack)

Blackjack term

The hands after splitting A-A.

Most casinos give each split ace only one card. An ace plus a 10 makes 21, but it counts as a regular 21, not a blackjack. In Double Up, whether you can DU a hand after splitting is set by the rules.

Related terms

  • Split (blackjack)Separating two cards of the same value into two hands, each with an equal bet.
  • RSA (blackjack)A rule that lets you split again when you get another ace after splitting aces.
  • DU (blackjack)The option to look at your first 2 cards, double your bet, and stand.
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