Is it ever acceptable to...

[grrrrrowl]

split 6's as part of an act?

[bjcount]

Originally Posted by grrrrrowl

split 6's as part of an act?

How would splitting 6's be an act unless it's a foolish one against an 8,9 10, or A?

BJC

[callipygian]

Yes, you should split 6's against dealer 2-6 if you want to act smart.

[grrrrrowl]

against a 10 or something to make it look like you don't know what you're doing

[callipygian]

Originally Posted by grrrrrowl

against a 10 or something to make it look like you don't know what you're doing

The problem with making it look like you don't know what you're doing is that it often involves not knowing what you're doing.

Pick a cheap play to use as cover, like standing hard 16 vs. dealer T or doubling hard 9 vs. dealer 2, or standing on hard 12 vs. dealer 2-3, not expensive plays like splitting 66 vs. dealer T. The advantage of the plays I listed is that they're all correct playing decisions at your higher bets anyway.

Better yet, don't use cover plays at all.

[bjcount]

Originally Posted by grrrrrowl

against a 10 or something to make it look like you don't know what you're doing

Here's the EV for a 6d game, 6D, S17, DOA, DAS, RSA=0, RSP=4

Hand	    Standing	    Hitting	     Doubling	    Splitting   
6,6 vs T	-0.54278	-0.38195	-0.79829	-0.70771

Just play smart or donate your money to us.

BJC

[QFIT]

Splitting 6s against a ten is so stupid, they may think you are acting stupid. OTOH, I have seen people that think they HAVE to split pairs.

[SD Padres]

Originally Posted by grrrrrowl

split 6's as part of an act?

There are less expensive cover plays. Search the threads on this site.

[shadroch]

If you are looking for an act- try this.
Get the pit boss involved in conversation. find anything to agree with and put your hand up and say "high 5". Leave your hand up until he follows thru. Do it again a minute or so later. He'll avoid your table the rest of your session.

[SleightOfHand]

Originally Posted by shadroch

If you are looking for an act- try this.
Get the pit boss involved in conversation. find anything to agree with and put your hand up and say "high 5". Leave your hand up until he follows thru. Do it again a minute or so later. He'll avoid your table the rest of your session.

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