N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2A.9
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 13:69F-2A.9 - Surrender(a) After the first four cards are dealt to a player and the point totals of each hand are announced, the player may elect to discontinue play on one or both hands for that round of play by surrendering one-half of the amount of the wager for the surrendered hand. All decisions to surrender shall be made prior to the player indicating whether the player wishes to stand, draw, double down or split pairs. If a player elects to surrender a hand and: 1. If the first card dealt to the dealer is not an ace or a card having a point value of 10, the dealer shall immediately collect half of the wager and return the remaining half to the player; or2. If the first card dealt to the dealer is an ace or a card having a point value of 10, the dealer shall place the wager on top of the player's cards. When the dealer's second card is revealed, the hand shall be settled by immediately collecting the entire wager if the dealer has blackjack, or by collecting half of the wager and returning the remaining half to the player if the dealer does not have blackjack.(b) If the player has made an insurance wager and then elects to surrender, each wager shall be settled separately and each wager shall have no bearing upon the other.(c) A casino licensee may, in its discretion, offer its patrons the surrender option authorized in this section. 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 the rules of the Division. N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2A.9