Game Rules
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The best hand on the first two cards is a NATURAL. A NATURAL beats all other hands.
A NATURAL consists of either, 2 JOKERS, or 22 ACES, or 1 JOKER and 1 ACE.
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If a Designated Player (Player/Banker) and the Player both have a NATURAL, it is
a push, except as follows:
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If the Player has 2 JOKERS and the Designated Player (Player/Banker) does not
have a NATURAL, the Player is paid 2 to 1, to the extent that money covers.
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If the Player has 2 JOKERS and the Designated Player (Player/Banker) has any other
NATURAL, the Player is paid even money, to the extent that money covers.
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If the Designated Play (Player/Banker) is not dealt a NATURAL on their first two cards,
the best hand is 21. If a Player was dealt a NATURAL, the Player wins. All ties totaling 21
and under are a push.
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If the Players total is 22, or more, and the Designated Players (Player/Banker) total
is 22 or less, the Designated Player (Player/Banker) wins.
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If a Players total is 21, or less, and the Designated Player (Player/Banker) total is 22
or more, the Player wins.
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When the hand totals of both the Player and the Designated Player (Player/Banker)
are 22, or more, the Designated Player (Player/Banker) will win if their total is
closer to 22. The Designated Player (Player/Banker) will win all ties, 22, and over.
The Player will push, if their total is closer to 22.
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DOUBLE-DOWN - Players may double-down on their first two cards only and receive
one card face-down. Double-down is not allowed on any hand that contains an Ace, or a Joker.
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SPLIT - Players may split any pair once. Exception: A Player may not split Aces,
or Jokers.
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SURRENDER - Players may surrender on their first two cards only and receive 1/2 of
their wager back. Note: A Player may not surrender when the Designated Player
(Player/Banker) first card is a Joker.
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The Player with the Most Money in Action on a hand will make the final decision
regarding play of the hand, Hit, Stand, Double-down, or Split. Any Player may surrender
their wager.
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All payoffs are to the extent that money covers.
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Hit or Stand must be declared by a clear hand signal.
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House Rules
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Time collections are taken in advance.
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A Player must wager within the designated betting limits of the table.
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All wagers must be in BAY 101 chips. Cash may not be wagered and must be
changed to BAY 101 chips.
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Players removing, or handling, their wager, prior to completion of the payoff may lose the
maximum bet, or win the minimum bet.
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Players are not allowed to touch, or handle, the cards.
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If a Player inadvertently misplays a hand, the draw cards may not be readjusted. That
player will automatically lose, to the extent that money covers, and all other hands
will play, as is.
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A draw card(s) dealt in error, or inadvertently exposed, may be ruled dead, and the
next card burned.
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The Floorperson's decision is final.
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Management reserves the right to make decisions which are in the best interest of the
game. Under special circumstances a decision may be made that is contrary to the
strict and technical interpretation of these rules.
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How to Play
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All cards have face value. Aces have a value of 1, or 11. All face cards have a value
of 10.
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A Joke with any card(s) is a hard 21. Players may not draw any further.
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The value of each hand is the sum of its cards.
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All Players' hands are compared against the Designated Players (Player/Banker) hand.
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Each Player will be dealt two cards, face-up, on the initial deal.
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Players may have the option of drawing additional cards.
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The Designated Player (Player/Banker) will intially be dealt one card face-up, then
after the last player position has completed acting on their hand, will be dealt a 2nd
card face-up. Note: The Designated Players' (Player/Banker) 2nd card
will determine the Action position.
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A NATURAL hand beats all non-NATURAL hands. A NATURAL hand consists of:
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2 JOKERS or
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2 ACES or
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1 JOKER and 1 ACE.
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Play of the Hand
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The Player who has the most money in Action on a hand will make all decisions regarding
play of the hand.
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DOUBLE-DOWNS, or SPLITS -- The Player must match their original wager - no doubling
for less. When the player with the most money in action on a hand has optioned to
double-down, or split, any other player who has wagered on that hand (on one of the other
wagering spots) may option to either double-down, or split also, or to play their
original wager only.
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SURRENDER -- Each player may option to either surrender, or to not surrender
their wager. Exception: No Surrender when the Designated Player (Player/Banker) is
dealt a Joker on their 1st card.
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BAY 101 does not recognize kum-kum wagers. In regards to a wagering spot; the
player who places the original wager on a wagering spot is responsible for posting the
time collection, and for making all decisions in regards to the play of the hand.
Any player who chooses to commingle their wager with another players wager must accept
all decisions of the other player, regarding play of the hand.
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Rules for
Designated Players
(Player/Banker)
MUST STAND
HARD 17 and ABOVE
MUST HIT
SOFT 17 or LESS
HAVE OPTION
NONE
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Rules for Players
MUST STAND
SOFT and HARD 20
(May split pairs)
SOFT or HARD 21
11 or LESS
MUST HIT
11 or LESS
HAVE OPTION
12 through 19
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