What does it mean to "push" in blackjack?

[Jenny]

A "push" occurs when the player's hand ties with the dealer's hand, typically resulting in neither side winning. This situation often arises when both the player and the dealer have the same total value for their hands, usually totaling 21 or any other score that equals the same value. When a push happens, the player does not lose their bet; instead, their wager is returned, leaving them with their initial stake intact.


What does it mean to "push" in blackjack?

 

[CR7]

In blackjack, a "push" refers to a tie between the player and the dealer. It occurs when both the player and the dealer have the same total value for their hands. This can happen when both have a total of 21 (either with a blackjack or with a hand totaling to 21) or any other combination that results in the same total score, for example, both having a total of 18.

When a push happens:

1. **Player's Bet**: The player does not win or lose the hand.
2. **Return of Wager**: The player's bet is returned to them. This means that they neither win any additional chips nor lose their initial wager.
3. **Stake Intact**: The player's chip stack or wager amount remains the same as it was at the beginning of the round.

Pushes are essentially neutral outcomes in blackjack. While players do not gain any additional chips, they also do not lose any during a push. It's like the hand never happened in terms of financial implications for the player. However, it's worth noting that pushes do not occur very frequently in blackjack and are usually a result of both the player and the dealer having hands of equal strength.