N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-11.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:69F-11.2 - Cards; number of decks

(a) Except as provided in (b) below, pai gow poker shall be played with one deck of cards with backs of the same color and design, on additional cutting card and one additional cover card to be used in accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:69F-11.6. The cutting card and cover card shall be opaque and in a solid color readily distinguishable from the color of the backs and edges of the playing cards. The deck of cards used to play pai gow poker shall meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.17 and shall include one joker. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a casino licensee from using decks which are manufactured with two jokers provided that only one joker is used for gaming at pai gow poker.

(b) If an automated card shuffling device is used for pai gow poker, a casino licensee shall be permitted to use a second deck of cards to play the game, provided that:

1. Each deck of cards complies with the requirements of (a) above;

2. The backs of the cards in the two decks are of a different color;

3. One deck is being shuffled by the automated card shuffling device while the other deck is being dealt or used to play the game;

4. Both decks are continuously alternated in and out of play, with each deck being used for every other round of play; and

5. The cards from one deck only shall be placed in the discard rack at any given time.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-11.2