1. (a) If the initial two cards dealt to a player are identical in value, the player may elect to split the hand into two separate hands provided that he makes a wager on the second hand formed in an amount equal to his original Spanish 21 Wager. For example, if a player has two 7s or a king and a jack, the player may elect to split the hand.
2. (b) When a player splits pairs, the dealer shall deal a card to and complete the player’s decisions with respect to the first incomplete hand on the dealer’s left before proceeding to deal any cards to the second hand.
3. (c) After a second card is dealt to a split pair hand, the player shall indicate his decision to stand, draw or double down with respect to that hand. A certificate holder shall specify in its Rules Submission under § 601a.2 (relating to table games Rules Submissions) the number of additional times a patron may split pairs, including aces.
4. (d) If the dealer obtains Blackjack after a player splits pairs, the dealer shall collect only the amount of the original wager of the player and may not collect the additional amount wagered in splitting pairs.
5. (e) The additional payouts provided in § 635a.12(b) and (c) (relating to payout odds) are not applicable to a winning wager on a split hand.

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 635a.6 (relating to wagers); 58 Pa. Code § 635a.7 (relating to procedure for dealing the cards; completion of each round of play); 58 Pa. Code § 635a.9 (relating to surrender); and 58 Pa. Code § 635a.12 (relating to payout odds).