When Can You Double Down in Blackjack?

The short answer is that you can only double down when you have two cards of the same rank. In other words, if you have a 2 and a 3, you can only double down with another 2 or 3.

If you have a 4 and a 5, you can double down with any other number.

The long answer is that there are a few things to consider when doubling down in blackjack. The first is whether or not the dealer has any card(s) of the same rank as your original cards.

If the dealer does not have any cards of the same rank, then you cannot double down.

The second thing to consider is whether or not the dealer has an Ace. If the dealer does not have an Ace, then you can double down on any card except for a Jack or Queen.

If the dealer does have an Ace, then you must either split the pot or pass.

The third thing to consider is whether or not you can afford to lose the bet. If you cannot afford to lose the bet, then it is best to split the pot instead of doubling down.

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