Is an Ace and a 10 Blackjack?

The answer to this question is a little bit complicated. The traditional rule of thumb is that an ace and a 10 are both blackjack hands that are considered “high cards.” So, in theory, if you have an ace and a 10 in your hand, you would be expecting to receive a payout of 21 (rather than the standard 18). However, there are some casinos that allow players to “double down” on any high card hand, even if they only have an ace and a 10.

In this case, the player would receive two payouts rather than one, which would make the ace and 10 blackjack hand equivalent to a 7 and an 8. Ultimately, it’s up to the casino whether or not they will treat the ace and 10 blackjack hand as a high card hand or not.

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