N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2.8

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

Section 13:69F-2.8 - Surrender

(a) After the first two cards are dealt to the player and the player's point total is announced, the player may elect to discontinue play on his or her hand for that round by surrendering one-half his or her wager. All decisions to surrender shall be made prior to such player indicating as to whether he or she wishes to double down, split pairs, stand, and/or draw as provided for in this subchapter.

1. Should the first card dealt to the dealer be other than an ace or 10-value card, the dealer shall immediately collect one-half of the wager and return one-half to the player.

2. Should the first card dealt to the dealer be an ace or 10-value card, the dealer will place the player's wager on top of the player's cards. When the dealer's second card is revealed, the hand will be settled by immediately collecting the entire wager should the dealer have blackjack or collecting one-half of the wager and returning one-half of the wager to the player should the dealer not have blackjack.

(b) If the player has made an insurance wager and then elects to surrender, each wager will be settled separately as provided for above and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-2.9 and one will have no bearing on the other.

(c) Each casino licensee may, at its discretion, offer its patrons the surrender option authorized in this section, except that when a casino licensee offers the rule variation multiple action blackjack pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69F-2.18, or on any blackjack table which offers the 6 to 5 blackjack variation or the progressive blackjack wager pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69F-2.19, the surrender option shall not be available. A casino licensee shall not initiate or terminate the use of the surrender option at a table unless the casino licensee complies with the notice requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:69F-8.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2.8