N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-26.10

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

Section 13:69F-26.10 - Splitting pairs

(a) Whenever the initial two cards dealt to a player are identical in value, the player may elect to split the hand into two separate hands, provided that the player makes a wager on the second hand so formed in an amount equal to his or her initial wager. If a player has also placed a double attack wager, the player shall make a wager on the second hand so formed in an amount equal to his or her initial wager and double attack wager.

(b) When a player splits pairs, the dealer shall deal a card to and complete the player's decisions with respect to the first incomplete hand on the dealer's left before proceeding to deal any cards to any other hand.

(c) After a second card is dealt to a split pair, the dealer shall announce the point total of such hand and the player shall indicate his or her decision to stand, draw or double down with respect thereto. A player may also split pairs again if the second card dealt to an incomplete hand is identical in value to the split pair; provided, however, that a player may split pairs a maximum of two times (total of three hands) at a table with seven player positions or a maximum of three times (total of four hands) at a table with six player positions.

(d) If the dealer obtains blackjack after a player splits pairs, the dealer shall collect only the amount of the original wager(s) of such player, and shall not collect the additional amount(s) wagered in splitting pairs.

(e) If a player elects to split a pair of aces, each ace shall receive only one card. Aces may be split only once and cannot be resplit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-26.10