If you're attending or hosting casino parties, knowing some basic strategies can help you make the right move. When it comes to blackjack, it's always recommended to split your aces and eights—no matter what. Here is why that is always a good move.

Why Splitting Is a Good Strategy

At any blackjack table, you'll have the option to split a pair of cards that are ranked the same, creating two hands. Because the premise of the game is to get closer to 21 than your dealer, splitting your cards gives you a better chance to avoid running over 21 and losing the game. 

The Importance of Aces and Eights

Two aces run you a soft total of 12 since they can be worth 11 or 1, while a pair of eights is a hard total of 16. With each set, it leaves you with about a third of the deck, worth 10 points, which increases your chances of going over if that card is pulled next. By splitting, you have more room to get a high card without going over.

For example, if you drew a 10 after splitting your eights, you'd be at 18—which is a good place to be. If you didn't split, you would have 16 already, so once you add the 10, you’re at 26 and the dealer wins. At casino parties and beyond, games can't be predicted, so while this is a rule that most players will go by, it won’t work every time. Persistence and strategic adjustment are key to winning. 

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