You could’ve saved yourself all this aggrevation if you had only read what i said from the start correctly
I specifically said to split and double down on the 10’s, not just split
This is well within the house rules, as i provided the link above, maybe not online, but it is a rule that is beneficial to the player(which we surprisingly agree on)and one that most casinos should honour
So it’s not 2x like you want it to be, it’s 4x like i made very clear
Play a few rounds in practice mode at Bodog or some other casino until you get a pair of 10s. After splitting, you will be dealt a second card on each hand before you have a chance to double. Here is a quote from Absolute Poker — a website you mentioned in this thread:
“If your first two cards are of equal value, you may split them into two hands. A wager will be placed equal to the original bet. One card of the initial hand goes into each hand, and then a card is dealt to the first hand. After you have completed your first hand (elected to stand or have gone “bust” – your cards equaling more than 21), a second card is dealt to the other split hand and playing continues. A maximum of 5 splits are allowed..”