An improved double down wager for blackjack involves offering the player a split double option. The split double option may be either in lieu of, or in addition to, a standard double down option. Originally, when a player elects a split double option, the player places a wager increase to the initial wager. The dealer then deals the player n additional cards. Each of the cards is separately used in combination with the initial cards to form a separate player final hand. The total wager is likewise divided into individual wagers for each player final hand so constructed. Each player final hand is then evaluated and resolved against the dealer's final hand with individual wagers being separately resolved.