A double with an Ace

English translation: ace counts as 1 if you double

09:00 Oct 28, 2015
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English term or phrase: A double with an Ace
A double with an Ace on the initial two cards shall be counted as 1, not 11.

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Could someone help me to rephrase this sentence? It's confusing to me.
Ivan Niu
China
Local time: 23:15
Selected answer:ace counts as 1 if you double
Explanation:
I suppose it means that if one of your initial cards is an ace and you decide to double the stake, your ace always counts as 1 point, not 11.
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Karol Kacprzak
Poland
Local time: 16:15
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Thanks, Karol!
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a double with an ace
ace counts as 1 if you double


Explanation:
I suppose it means that if one of your initial cards is an ace and you decide to double the stake, your ace always counts as 1 point, not 11.

Karol Kacprzak
Poland
Local time: 16:15
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Native speaker of: Polish
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Thanks, Karol!
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