When both the dealer and a player have the same total in blackjack, it results in a situation known as a "push." In this case, neither the player nor the dealer wins. The player's bet is returned, effectively resulting in a tie. This means that the player does not lose their wager but also does not win anything additional from that hand.
What happens if the dealer and a player both have the same total?
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That's correct! In blackjack, a push occurs when both the player and the dealer have the same total, and it results in the player's bet being returned without any further gain or loss. It's essentially a tie, allowing the player to keep their initial wager and play the next hand without any financial impact from that particular round. Pushes are quite common in blackjack and are a part of the game's rules to ensure fairness in outcomes when the player and the dealer end up with the same total.
The pot is typically divided between two or more players (including the dealer) if their hand strengths are equal. We call this a "chop." For instance, a player and the dealer would split the pot equally if they both had the same pair and kicker.
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