【How-to】What does bust mean in blackjack scratch and win

(Whenever your hand or the dealer’s hand goes over the total of 21, it is called a bust.) The dealer will bust more often with certain up cards than with others. … According to basic strategy, a player with a hand of less than 17 will need to take a hit when the dealer is showing a 7, 8, 9, 10, or ace.