N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-19.9

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

Section 13:69F-19.9 - Doubling down; rescue

(a) Except for blackjack, a player may elect to double down, that is, make an additional wager not in excess of the amount of his or her original wager, on the two or more cards dealt to that player, including any hands resulting from a split pair, on the condition that one and only one additional card shall be dealt to each hand on which the player has elected to double down. In such circumstances, the one additional card shall be dealt face upwards and placed sideways on the layout.

(b) A winning wager on a doubled hand shall be paid in accordance with 13:69F-19.5(e) only, and the payouts in 13:69F-19.5(f) and (g) shall not be applicable to such wagers.

(c) If a dealer obtains blackjack after a player doubles down, the dealer shall collect only the amount of the original wager of such player, and shall not collect the additional amount wagered in doubling down.

(d) After the additional card required by (a) above has been dealt to a doubled hand, a player may "rescue" (take back) the double down wager and forfeit his or her original wager, as long as the additional card does not result in the hand having a point count in excess of 21.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-19.9