>Ties in which both hands are under 22 are [with some exceptions? help me!]
>no-win-no-lose, but if both player and dealer bust, the house wins.
>
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Yes, ties are no win, no lose (called a "push"), except if the dealer gets a
blackjack (ace & 10). In that case Dealer wins. Another unimportant exception
is for the player to buy "insurance" (half his bet) if Dealer shows an ace on
up-card.
It seems the most important aspect of favor to the house is as someone
mentioned, the player often goes bust (over 21) before the dealer plays his
hand.
Next time I play, I think I will ALWAYS refuse a card in cases where I
could go bust (my first two cards being over 11). If it works, I will let the
group know.
I appreciate all the comments.
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