N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-14.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:69F-14.4 - Opening the table for gaming

(a) After receiving two decks of cards at the table, in accordance with 13:69E-1.18 and 13:69F-14.2, the dealer shall, as applicable, comply with the requirements of either 13:69E-1.18(e)1 and (b) through (c) below or the requirements of 13:69E-1.18(e)2 and (r).

(b) Following the inspection of the cards by the dealer and the verification by the floorperson or supervisor thereof, the cards shall be spread out face up on the table for visual inspection by the first two players to be seated at the table. The cards shall be spread out according to suit and in sequence.

(c) Immediately prior to the commencement of play and not before a minimum of two players are afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards from each deck at the table, each deck shall be separately turned face down on the table, mixed thoroughly by a "washing" or "chemmy shuffle" of the cards and stacked. Each deck of cards shall be shuffled in accordance with 13:69F-14.5.

1. If an automated shuffling device is not being used, one of the decks shall be cut in accordance with 13:69F-14.5 and the other deck shall be maintained pursuant to 13:69E-1.13E for subsequent use pursuant to 13:69F-14.2. In the alternative, a casino licensee may wash, shuffle and cut only the deck intended for immediate use and maintain the other deck pursuant to 13:69E-1.13E. Upon rotation pursuant to 13:69F-14.2, the other deck shall be washed, shuffled and cut in accordance with the requirements herein and 13:69F-14.5.

2. If an automated shuffling device is being used, one of the decks shall be cut in accordance with 13:69F-14.5 and the other deck shall be placed or left in the automated shuffler for the next round of play.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-14.4