Push
A tie between the player and dealer where no money changes hands and the original bet is returned.
Detailed Explanation
A push (also called a tie or stand-off) is an outcome where the player's hand and the dealer's hand finish with equal totals, resulting in the return of the original wager without profit or loss. The frequency and treatment of pushes varies significantly between games.
In blackjack, a push occurs when both player and dealer have the same hand total. The player's wager is returned intact. Pushes occur approximately 8–9% of all hands. A player natural against a dealer natural is a push — not a win.
In baccarat, the Tie bet pays 8:1 or 9:1 when Player and Banker hands finish equal; however, if a player bet on Player or Banker and the result is a Tie, their bet is returned. This is a key rule difference from many table games where ties result in a loss.
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