S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:15:30.14
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024
Section 20:18:15:30.14 - Variations of the play - Free Bet Blackjack Free bet blackjack is a variation of the game of blackjack using six or eight decks of cards. Casinos must use "free bet" lammers, which indicate when a player has opted to take a "free double" or a "free split."
(1) Free bet blackjack must be played following the standard rules of blackjack, except as follows: (a) "Free" double-down on first two-card hard total of 9, 10, or 11;(b) "Free" splits on all pairs except 10 value cards (10-10, J-J, Q-Q or K-K);(c) "Free" double-down allowed after split or "free" split (following standard Free Bet BJ rules);(d) "Free" re-splits allowed up to four hands (following standard Free Bet BJ rules);(e) All normal splits allowed;(f) Regular doubles allowed on two-card hands;(h) Dealer hits on soft-17; (i) Blackjack pays 3-to-2;(j) 6 or 8 deck shoe; and(2) Prior to the start of each round of blackjack, each player may place a voluntary pot of gold blackjack wager on the designated spot on the table layout at the same time the player's primary wager is made and before any cards are dealt; and(3) Dealer deals blackjack as normal and then each player may have the opportunity to free split or free double as detailed below:(a) Free Split: Players may split any pairs except 10 value cards (10-10, J-J, Q-Q or K-K) without making an additional wager. The dealer will place a "free bet" lammer to the right (dealers view) of the players original bet and deal the game normally. There are three possible outcomes: (i) The player beats the dealer: The dealer will pay the player for the players original bet and an equivalent amount for the players free split. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players pot of gold wager. If the player did not make the pot of gold wager, the dealer would collect the lamer; (ii) The player loses to the dealer: The dealer will collect the players original bet. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players pot of gold wager. If the player did not make the pot of gold wager, the dealer would collect the lamer; (iii) The player and the dealer tie: The dealer will push the players original bet. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players pot of gold wager. If the player did not make the pot of gold wager, the dealer would collect the lamer; (b) If the player busts out of the hand with the original bet, the dealer will place the original hand face down and place the bet on top of the hand. The dealer will collect that bet at the end of the round. If split or re-split hands with free bet lammers win, the dealer will pay each lammer the value of the original bet;(c) Free re-splitting up to four hands is allowed;(d) If a player wants to take advantage of the free split, the player holds out two fingers face down next to the players original blackjack wager to signify the player wants the free split;(e) Each split hand is won or lost on its own merit (Ex., player can lose original bet on first split hand and still win on the second or more free split hands.);(f) Free Double: Players may double a two-card hard count of 9, 10 or 11 without making an additional wager. The dealer will place a "free bet" lammer to the right (dealers view) of the players original bet and deal the game normally. There are three possible outcomes: (i) The player beats the dealer: The dealer will pay the player for the players original bet and an equivalent amount for the players free double. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players Pot of Gold wager. If the player did not make the Pot of Gold wager, the dealer would collect the lamer; (ii) The player loses to the dealer: The dealer will collect the players original bet. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players pot of gold wager. If the player did not make the pot of gold wager, the dealer would collect the lamer;(iii) The player and the dealer tie: The dealer will push the players original bet. If the player has made a pot of gold wager, the lammer would be moved by the dealer to a spot in front of the players pot of gold wager. If the player did not make the pot of gold wager, the dealer would collect the lammer.(g) Free doubling after splitting is allowed, provided the players point total is a two card hard total of 9, 10 or 11;(h) If a player wants to take advantage of the free double, the player points with their index finger next to their original blackjack wager to signify the player wants the free double; (i) If the player makes a bet for the dealer, the dealer is also eligible for the free split and free double along with the player. The same game rules apply to the dealers bet;(j) Pot of Gold: The pot of gold wager payouts are based on the total number of free bet lammers the player collects for each individual blackjack hand. Casino can choose from one of the following payouts odds and shall be posted at the table or on the table: Free Bets | POG 01* | POG 02* |
7 | 1,000 to 1 | 100 to 1 |
6 | 300 to 1 | 100 to 1 |
5 | 100 to 1 | 100 to 1 |
4 | 60 to 1 | 50 to 1 |
3 | 30 to 1 | 30 to 1 |
2 | 10 to 1 | 12 to 1 |
1 | 3 to 1 | 3 to 1 |
(k) All Pot of Gold wagers lose to a dealer blackjack.S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:15:30.14
41 SDR218, effective 7/1/2015.General Authority: SDCL 42-7B-7.
Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7B-4(3), 42-7B-7, 42-7B-15.