N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-31.2

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

Section 13:69F-31.2 - Cards; number of decks

(a) Except as provided in (b) below, Asia poker shall be played with one deck of cards that meets the requirements of 13:69E-1.17, including one joker, and one additional cutting card and one additional cover card. The cutting card and cover card shall be opaque and in a solid color readily distinguishable from the color of the backs and edges of the playing cards. Nothing in this section or 13:69E-1.17 shall prohibit a casino licensee from using decks that are manufactured with two jokers provided that only one joker is used for gaming at Asia poker.

(b) If an automated card shuffling device is used for Asia poker, a casino licensee shall be permitted to use a second deck of cards to play the game, provided that:

1. Each deck of cards complies with the requirements of (a) above;

2. The backs of the cards in the two decks are of a different color;

3. One deck is being shuffled by the automated card shuffling device while the other deck is being dealt or used to play the game;

4. Both decks are continuously alternated in and out of play, with each deck being used for every other round of play; and

5. The cards from one deck only shall be placed in the discard rack at any given time.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-31.2