N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-20.30

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:47-20.30 - Rules of the game of multi-action blackjack

(a) The following words and terms as used for the game of multi-action blackjack shall have the following meanings.

"Blackjack" or "natural" means an ace and any other card having a point value of 10 dealt as the initial two cards to a player or a dealer.

"Bust" means the value of the cards dealt in a single hand exceed 21.

"Double down" means a player's first two cards total either 10 or 11, and he chooses to double his or her wager and draw only one additional card.

"Hole card" means the card dealt face down to the dealer.

"Insurance betting" means the dealer's face-up card is an ace and a player(s) makes an additional bet against the possibility of the dealer having a natural.

"Splitting pairs" means separating any a pair dealt and playing each card as an individual hand.

"Stand" or "stay" means a decision not to draw another card.

(b) The following equipment shall be used in the game of multi-action blackjack:

1. A table with a multi-action blackjack layout showing seven betting positions and all wager possibilities;

2. One to four decks of 52 cards each, shuffled together and used as one, with backs of identical color and design, which shall have the following face values:

i. Any card from two to nine: the value as indicated on the card;

ii. Any 10, jack, queen or king: a value of 10; and

iii. Any ace: a value of one or 11 at the discretion of the player.

(c) The following equipment is optional in the game of multi-action blackjack:

1. A dealing shoe; and

2. An automated shuffling device.

(d) The dealer shall:

1. Shuffle, cut and deal the cards in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:47-20.19 and the method of play in (f) below;

2. Be responsible for the operation of the game in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter;

3. Take a position at the table opposite the players; and

4. Collect all losing wagers and pay all winning wagers.

(e) There may be up to seven players at any one table.

(f) The method of play and the odds for the game of multi-action blackjack shall be as follows:

1. Player(s) place wagers for the game in at least two of the three betting spots on the layout. Each wager enters the player into that part of the game. The dealer deals each player a card, which is placed in the first of three squares;

2. The dealer gets his or her initial card face up. This card will be used by the dealer in all three rounds of play. Only after all players receive their second card and all hands are played, does the dealer receive a second card;

3. Once a player has been dealt two cards, the player can choose to stay or "take a hit" until the point value of the hand is 21 or less. If a player's point value exceeds 21, the player busts and loses the hand;

4. The dealer shall draw to 16 and shall stand on 17. At the end of the first part of the game, if the player's count is the same as the dealer's it is a standoff or push. If the player's count is greater than the dealer's count and both have not exceeded 21, or the dealer's count exceeds 21, the player wins the first hand;

5. If the first two cards dealt to a player are an ace and any 10 value card, the dealer announces blackjack. The player shall be paid immediately, unless the dealer has a blackjack. If the dealer's initial card is an ace or a 10 value card, the player shall not be paid until the dealer's next card is played. If the dealer has blackjack, it is a push or standoff. If the player has blackjack and the dealer does not, the player gets paid off at odds of 3 to 2. In the event that the player has blackjack, and the dealer draws to 21, the blackjack is the winning hand and shall be paid at odds 3 to 2. If the player has blackjack and the dealer draws to 21, the player's blackjack is the winning hand;

6. After the dealer pays, takes or pushes all the first round wagers, the first round has ended. The dealer then picks up and discards only his or her hit card or cards, keeping the original card on the layout. The dealer then moves that original card to the second square and completes the hand again. All second round wagers are paid, picked up or pushed. As in the first round, the dealer picks up his or her hit card or cards and leaves the original card on the layout;

7. The dealer then moves the card to the third square and draws a hit card or cards and completes the hand. All third round wagers are paid, picked up or pushed; and

8. All the players' cards are picked up, ending the game.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-20.30