N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2.3

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

Section 13:69F-2.3 - Wagers

(a) Prior to the first card being dealt for each round of play, each player at the game of blackjack shall make a wager against the dealer which shall win if:

1. The score of the player is 21 or less and the score of the dealer is in excess of 21;

2. The score of the player exceeds that of the dealer without either exceeding 21; or

3. The player has achieved a score of 21 in two cards and the dealer has achieved a score of 21 in more than two cards.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in (a)3 above, a wager made in accordance with this section shall be void when the score of the player is the same as the dealer provided, however, that a player's wager shall be lost when the dealer has a blackjack and the player has a simple 21 which is not a blackjack.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no wager shall be made, increased or withdrawn after the first card of the respective round has been dealt.

(d) All wagers at blackjack shall be made by placing gaming chips or plaques and, if applicable, a match play coupon on the appropriate areas of the blackjack layout, except that verbal wagers accompanied by cash may be accepted provided that they are confirmed by the dealer and casino supervisor and that such cash is expeditiously converted into gaming chips or plaques. All wagers at the 6 to 5 blackjack variation shall be made in multiples of $ 5.00.

(e) After each round of play is complete, the dealer shall collect all losing wagers and pay off all winning wagers. All winning wagers made in accordance with (a) above shall be paid at odds of 1 to 1 with the exception of standard blackjack which shall be paid at odds of 3 to 2, or at odds of 6 to 5 for the 6 to 5 blackjack variation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection and except in the 6 to 5 blackjack variation, a casino licensee may, in its discretion, offer one or more of the following payout odds for winning wagers made in accordance with (a) above, provided that the casino licensee complies with the notice requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:69F-8.3:

1. Three cards consisting of the six, seven, and eight of the same suit shall be paid at odds of 2 to 1;

2. Three cards consisting of three sevens of any suit shall be paid at odds of 3 to 2;

3. A single blackjack combination consisting of a specific ace and face card designated by the casino licensee in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-8.3 shall be paid at odds of 2 to 1; and/or

4. Five cards totaling 21 shall be paid at odds of 2 to 1.

(f) Once the first card of any hand has been dealt by the dealer, no player shall handle, remove or alter any wagers that have been made until a decision has been rendered and implemented with respect to that wager except as explicitly permitted by this subchapter.

(g) Once a wager on the insurance line, a wager to double down or a wager to split pairs has been made and confirmed by the dealer, no player shall handle, remove or alter such wagers until a decision has been rendered and implemented with respect to that wager except as explicitly permitted by this subchapter.

(h) No dealer or other casino employee or casino key employee shall permit any player to engage in conduct in violation of (f) or (g) above.

(i) After the cards have been shuffled pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69F-2.5, a casino licensee may, in its discretion, prohibit any person, whether seated at the gaming table or not, who does not make a wager on a given round of play from placing a wager on the next round of play and any subsequent round of play at that gaming table unless the casino licensee chooses to permit the player to begin wagering or until a reshuffle of the cards has occurred.

(j) If a double shoe is utilized, the term "first card" as used in (a), (c), and (f) above shall mean "determinant card."

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter to the contrary, a player may, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-2.19, make a supplemental progressive blackjack wager at any blackjack table where that wager is offered either by depositing a $ 1.00 gaming chip into the acceptor device designated for that player or by redeeming a progressive wager coupon.

(l) A casino licensee may elect to charge each player at a blackjack table with a minimum wager of $ 5.00 or less a "hand fee" for the right to participate in each round of play, which hand fee shall be:

1. In an amount not exceeding $.25;

2. Paid prior to each round of play by any player at that table making an initial wager in the amount of $ 5.00 or less and regardless of any additional wagers made by the player during the same round of play; provided, however, that a casino licensee may, in its discretion, waive the payment of the hand fee for any player at the table prior to any round of play;

3. Placed on the designated area of the blackjack layout by the player prior to the start of each round of play and collected by the dealer and deposited into the table inventory container prior to any cards being dealt to any player;

4. Paid by the player in addition to any required wager and shall not be included in calculating the required minimum wager or the payout of any winning wager;

5. Retained by the casino licensee regardless whether the player wins or loses any wager during the round of play;

6. Described in signage posted in accordance with the rules of the Division which signage shall:

i. Specify the requirement and amount of the hand fee; and

ii. State that the hand fee is not a wager and shall not be included in calculating the required minimum wager or the payout on any winning wager; and

7. Included in the gross revenue of the casino licensee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2.3