When the dealer eventually completes their hand (as is typical in blackjack, the dealer draws cards last), if the dealer ends up busting but has a higher hand total than a busted player, it counts as a push for the player (they get their bet back). Instead, it is marked as having gone over 21, and the rest of the play resumes at the table. 'If a player goes over 21, their hand is not discarded or dead. The player-dealer must stand on hard 17 and higher, hit soft 17, and hit any other hand 16 or less. Players must hit 11 or less, and can choose to hit or stand on 12-20. You can’t bust by going over 21 your hand has a chance to push if it totals 22-25 and is closer to 21 than the player-dealer’s hand.Īny hand that does not go over a natural and is the same as the player-dealer’s is a push (tie). The object of the game is to get as close to a natural as possible (21 formed by an ace plus a 10, jack, queen, or king), without going over 21. 'Hands then compete, one at a time, as in a Nevada blackjack game, against the player-dealer hand.
He also said Naturals are handled as standard. I called Bay 101 and the guy said the game they call, 'No Bust,' Blackjack doesn't use a joker and comes with the Buster side bet.
