N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-36.9

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

Section 13:69F-36.9 - 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 the sum of his or her attack wager(s).

(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 casino licensee may, in its discretion, permit a player to split pairs a maximum of three times (total of four hands).

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

(e) When a player elects to split a pair of aces, each ace shall receive only one card unless the player elects to double down after an additional card is dealt to an ace. The player shall place a wager in an amount equal to or less than the aggregate attack wagers placed on the two card hand (an ace and the additional card dealt to the ace).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-36.9