N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-19.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:69F-19.6 - Match-the-dealer wager

(a) A player at a Spanish 21 table may make an additional "match-the-dealer" wager that either of the player's initial two cards will match the dealer's up card in the manner required by (e) below. If both of the player's initial two cards match the dealer's up card, the player shall be paid in accordance with (e) below for each matching card.

(b) Prior to the first card being dealt for each round of play, a player who has placed the basic wager required by 13:69F-19.5 may make an additional match-the-dealer wager, which shall be in an amount not less than $ 1.00 and shall not exceed the lesser of:

1. The amount of the wager made by the player pursuant to 13:69F-19.5(a); or

2. A maximum amount established by the casino licensee, which limit shall be posted in accordance with 13:69F-8.3.

(c) A match-the-dealer wager shall be made by placing gaming chips or plaques and, if applicable, a match play coupon on the appropriate area of the Spanish 21 layout, except that a verbal wager accompanied by cash may be accepted provided that it is confirmed by the dealer and casino supervisor at the table prior to the first card being dealt to any player, and that such cash is expeditiously converted into gaming chips or plaques.

(d) Immediately after the second card is dealt to each player and the dealer, and prior to any additional cards being dealt to any player at the table or the dealer and before any card reader device is utilized, all losing match-the-dealer wagers shall be collected by the dealer, and then all winning match-the-dealer wagers shall be paid by the dealer, in accordance with (e) below.

(e) All winning match-the-dealer wagers shall be paid at no less than the following odds:

1. If six decks of cards are being used:

i. Each matching card of a different suit: 4 to 1; and

ii. Each matching card of the same suit: 9 to 1; and

2. If eight decks of cards are being used:

i. Each matching card of a different suit: 3 to 1; and

ii. Each matching card of the same suit: 12 to 1.

(f) A match-the-dealer wager shall have no bearing on any other wager made by a player at the game of Spanish 21.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-19.6