If you get two cards dealt with the same value, meaning,for example two 2s or two Queens, you have the option to “split”. When you split you are creating two hands out of the one.You must place another bet equal to your original bet on the new hand. The two cards are split, starting two separate hands.These two new hands are played separately with the same rules as any other hand would be played in Blackjack. This can be a good method if you think you are hot, or the dealer’s hand looks horrible. Some casinos allow you to “resplit” if you get another same-value card.
Things get a little tricky if you split Aces. If you split Aces, you may only receive one more card on each hand, and if you get a 21 it is not considered a “Blackjack”.