Splitting 10's

[blackjacktim]

If the count is high (say plus 7), and I get two tens and the dealer is showing a six, the index says I split. What I want to know, if I hit another ten, should I split again?

[yesiamred]

If the count is high (say plus 7), and I get two tens and the dealer is showing a six, the index says I split. What I want to know, if I hit another ten, should I split again?

If the index number dictates to split then you split

[blackjackplyr]

I'm assuming the count of +7 is TC

If the index calls for the split then you should follow.

But, I personally will not split 10s

[biggg]

I play the most obvious game possible but this is the one play I don't make often. Usually when I have done this I regretted it as the heat from the pit or other players is extreme even in casinos that don't sweat the action. Of course if you are not going to play there again anytime soon...

[Norm]

The theory says to resplit if the count still says to. The first split may draw heat and second more heat. OTOH, not resplitting tens when you can and should may give you reprieve from the heat. Laughing it off and saying something like not pressing your luck too far, or you took a shot, but you're not crazy, may help you look more like a gambler.

[Shark]

I will be exiting the game directly after this play, especially if I win or already in the black. Also, I'd wouldn't play again at that casino for at least

I hope you stay at least as long as the count is still positive during that shoe.

What does it matter if you are in the black?

[iCountNTrack]

If the count is high (say plus 7), and I get two tens and the dealer is showing a six, the index says I split. What I want to know, if I hit another ten, should I split again?

Personally I am not a fan of splitting ten's. Problem with splitting ten's is that will bring casino's attention to you which for them could mean two things: a) You are knowledgeable player and b) you are a clueless player. So you will really need to sell the latter to the casino. It is better to look like the "average blackjack commoner" who would never split his 10s. Moreover, although splitting 10's at very large counts will have the higher expectation value ~ 108% vs standing 75%. The desirability index (ration of EV to standard deviation) of standing is 1.28 vs 0.46 for splitting

[Shoofly]

Another benefit of splitting tens is that it will sometimes cause superstitious players to leave the table immediately during a high count.

[BigJer]

Another benefit of splitting tens is that it will sometimes cause superstitious players to leave the table immediately during a high count.

OT: But that's how I got rid of some guy at a table in Reno. He's known for being a jerk and knew he would leave the table if I did such. The players thanked me and I won both the hands too!!

[bigplayer]

You should resplit, which is why if you use a higher than normal TC for this play you still get a lions share of the EV possible. The High-Low index is +4 for 10-10 vs 6 but in an article in the BJ21.com archives the late Mathprof suggests that by waiting until +7 to do it you will get 75% of the EV but do the play 50% less often...check the article for the exact numbers. (perhaps because at higher counts re-splits are more common).

[seriousplayer]

You should resplit, which is why if you use a higher than normal TC for this play you still get a lions share of the EV possible. The High-Low index is +4 for 10-10 vs 6 but in an article in the BJ21.com archives the late Mathprof suggests that by waiting until +7 to do it you will get 75% of the EV but do the play 50% less often...check the article for the exact numbers. (perhaps because at higher counts re-splits are more common).

What is the EV in percent High-Low index +4 for 10-10 vs 6 since +7 is 75%? The +7 split represent a risk averse index.

[DSchles]

The BS edge for standing with T,T v. 6 (6-deck, S17) is 70.3%. Since the index of +4 represents the crossover point where splitting first becomes preferable to standing, the advantage can be only slightly higher than that.

Don

[SURFER]

When the count says do it, do it!!! Your edge is slim so take full AP