New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 69F - RULES OF THE GAMES
Subchapter 35 - MISSISSIPPI STUD
Section 13:69F-35.4 - Shuffle and cut of the cards

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:69F-35.4

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

(a) Immediately prior to the commencement of play, unless the cards were pre-shuffled pursuant to 13:69E-1.18(r), and after each round of play has been completed, the dealer shall shuffle the cards, either manually or by use of an automated card shuffling device, so that they are randomly intermixed. Upon completion of the shuffle, the dealer or device shall place the deck of cards in a single stack; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the use of an automated card shuffling device which, upon completion of the shuffling of the cards, inserts the stack of cards directly into a dealing shoe.

(b) After the cards have been shuffled and stacked, the dealer shall:

1. If the cards were shuffled using an automated card shuffling device, deal or deliver the cards in accordance with the procedures set forth in 13:69F-35.7, 35.8, or 35.9; or

2. If the cards were shuffled manually or were pre-shuffled pursuant to 13:69E-1.18(r), cut the cards in accordance with the procedures set forth in (c) below.

(c) If a cut of the cards is required, the dealer shall:

1. Cut the deck, using one hand, by:
i. Placing the cover card on the table in front of the deck of cards;

ii. Taking a stack of at least 10 cards from the top of the deck and placing them on top of the cover card;

iii. Placing the cards remaining in the deck on top of the stack of cards that were cut and placed on the cover card pursuant to (c)1ii above; and

iv. Removing the cover card and placing it in the discard rack; and

2. Deal the cards in accordance with the procedures set forth in 13:69F-35.7, 35.8 or 35.9.

(d) Notwithstanding (c) above, after the cards have been cut and before any cards have been dealt, a casino supervisor may require the cards to be recut if he or she determines that the cut was performed improperly or in any way that might affect the integrity or fairness of the game.

(e) Whenever there is no gaming activity at a Mississippi stud table that is open for gaming, the cards shall be spread out on the table either face up or face down. If the cards are spread face down, they shall be turned face up once a player arrives at the table. After the first player is afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards, the procedures outlined in 13:69F-35.3(c) and, if applicable, (d) shall be completed.

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