Blackjack as we all know is all about blackjack strategy, calculative moves and multi-million hand simulations. There are so many dos and don’ts that may tend to confuse you at times. When to split tens and when not to is a question that is often raised, and if you see someone splitting tens at a game, which probably you would not do if you had their hand, there is absolutely no point in getting overly disturbed observing the way another person plays their blackjack game!

Blackjack players are of two types the casual and the pro, while the former has no idea about what the right strategy is and when to apply it, the pro knows the game literally inside out! So when a casual players splits tens it could be disastrous to his game, as opposed to a pro splitting tens which could prove to be advantageous to him. Knowing when to split the tens….that is an important key to this exciting game!

When you split tens you really have no idea as to what the outcome of the next card is, however splitting tens in Face-up Blackjack is the best strategy you can apply. In this version of the game all the cards that are dealt are shown, including the dealer’s cards as well. In this scenario correct strategy is of utmost importance, especially when the dealer cards reveal a total value of 13, 14, 15 or 16. The normal tendency is to split tens when the dealer reveals weak face –up card like 5 or 6. The logic used here by the player is that the dealer has a low hand and so he/she (player) has a better chance of winning and doubling his/her earnings with two hands.

Whatever be the modus operandi and the strategy, it is imperative that blackjack strategy is properly understood and applied to emerge a successful winner. So the next time you want to split tens while playing your favorite blackjack game, do keep in mind that proper strategy could reduce the house edge to an incredible 0.4%. So play cleverly and beat the casino/dealer to it.