N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2A.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024
Section 13:69F-2A.6 - Match wager; payout odds
(a) A player at a blackjack switch table may make an additional optional wager, known as a "match wager," that two or more of the initial four cards dealt to that player will form one of the following authorized matches:
1. "One pair" or a "pair" is a hand consisting of two cards of the same rank, regardless of suit;
2. "Two pairs" is a hand consisting of two "pairs";
3. "Three-of-a-kind" is a hand consisting of three cards of the same rank, regardless of suit; and
4. "Four-of-a-kind" is a hand consisting of four cards of the same rank, regardless of suit.
(b) Prior to the first card being dealt for each round of play, any player who has placed the two blackjack wagers required by 13:69F-2A.5 may make a match wager by placing gaming chips or plaques, and, if applicable, a match play coupon, on the appropriate designated betting area of the layout, and in an amount which shall equal or exceed the posted minimum wager for a match wager at that table.
(c) A casino licensee shall pay winning match wagers at no less than the amounts listed below, using one of the following pay tables:

Match TypePayout Odds
Six-Deck GameEight-Deck Game
One Pair1 to 11 to 1
Three-of-a-Kind5 to 15 to 1
Two Pair8 to 17 to 1
Four-of-a-Kind40 to 150 to 1

(d) If more than one type of match occurs in a player's initial four cards, the match wager shall be paid only once, using the highest payoff occurring within those cards.
(e) A match wager shall have no bearing upon any other wager made by a player at the game of blackjack switch.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-2A.6