N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-14.4

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

Section 13:69F-14.4 - Opening the table for gaming

(a) After receiving two decks of cards at the table, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.18 and 13:69F-14.2, the dealer shall, as applicable, comply with the requirements of either N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.18(e)1 and (b) through (c) below or the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.18(e)2 and (r).

(b) Following the inspection of the cards by the dealer and the verification by the floorperson or supervisor thereof, the cards shall be spread out face up on the table for visual inspection by the first two players to be seated at the table. The cards shall be spread out according to suit and in sequence.

(c) Immediately prior to the commencement of play and not before a minimum of two players are afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards from each deck at the table, each deck shall be separately turned face down on the table, mixed thoroughly by a "washing" or "chemmy shuffle" of the cards and stacked. Each deck of cards shall be shuffled in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.5.

1. If an automated shuffling device is not being used, one of the decks shall be cut in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.5 and the other deck shall be maintained pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.13E for subsequent use pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.2. In the alternative, a casino licensee may wash, shuffle and cut only the deck intended for immediate use and maintain the other deck pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69E-1.13E. Upon rotation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.2, the other deck shall be washed, shuffled and cut in accordance with the requirements herein and N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.5.

2. If an automated shuffling device is being used, one of the decks shall be cut in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:69F-14.5 and the other deck shall be placed or left in the automated shuffler for the next round of play.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-14.4