N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-20.24

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 13:47-20.24 - Rules of the game of chuck-a-luck

(a) The following equipment shall be used in the game of chuck-a-luck:

1. A cage, with an 18-inch diameter in which the dice are tumbled; or a chute of sufficient height and width to tumble the dice, equipped with at least three baffles;

2. Three dice with the following specifications:

i. Of a size measuring 2.5 inches on each side;

ii. With six sides bearing traditional dice markings;

iii. Of a weight equally distributed throughout the cube and no side of the cube heavier than any other side of the cube; and

iv. With spots arranged so that the side containing one spot is directly opposite the side containing six spots, the side containing two spots is directly opposite the side containing five spots and the side containing three spots is directly opposite the side containing four spots; and

3. A table with a layout bearing the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

(b) The dealer shall:

1. Tumble the dice;

2. Be responsible for the operation of the game in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter;

3. Take a position at the table opposite of the players; and

4. Collect all losing wagers and pay all winning wagers.

(c) The number of players at the table shall be at the dealer's discretion.

(d) The method of play for the game of chuck-a-luck shall be as follows:

1. Players place their wagers on one or more of the layout numbers; and

2. The dice are tumbled in the cage or chute by the dealer.

(e) The method of determining and paying a winner(s) shall be as follows:

1. After the dice come to rest, if a player's number appears on one dice, the payoff odds are 1 to 1;

2. If a player(s) number appears on two dice, the payoff odds are 2 to 1; and

3. If a player(s) number appears on all three dice, the payoff odds are 3 to 1.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-20.24