New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 69F - RULES OF THE GAMES
Subchapter 20 - THREE-CARD POKER
Section 13:69F-20.2 - Cards; number of decks

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:69F-20.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) below, three-card poker shall be played with one deck of cards with backs of the same color and design and one cover card to used in accordance with the procedures set forth in 13:69F-20.5. The 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 shall meet the requirements of 13:69E-1.17.

(b) If an automated card shuffling device is used, 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 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 only one deck shall be placed in the discard rack at any given time.

(c) If an automated dealing shoe is used to deal the cards pursuant to 13:69F-20.9, a casino licensee shall be required to use a cover card with the same attributes described in (a) above in accordance with the procedures set forth in 13:69F-20.9(c).

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