Blackjack

• Blackjack players must be at least 18 years old.
• Only English may be spoken when playing.
• Only Fortune Bay Chips are allowed.
• Only one player can play a hand. Piggybacking is not allowed.
• Players can play up to three spots, each at table minimum. (If space is available)
• No blackjack wager can be placed after the first card is dealt.
• A blackjack pays 3 to 2.
• Dealer must hit soft 17.
• If no player accepts the cut, the dealer shall cut the cards.
• Players can draw additional cards until they break or reach a total of 21.
• Players are responsible for counting their point totals.
• Players cannot handle or touch cards.
• Players must use hand signals.
• Double down on any two cards for any amount up to the original wager, except when the card value equals 21.
• Pairs can be split up to 3 times, for a total of 4 hands (including aces). Each additional split hand must have a wager equal to the original bet. Players may double down on any two cards after splitting, with the exception of aces in which only one card is given.
• Players may elect to place an insurance wager for any amount up to half of their original bet when an ace is showing. All insurance bets pay 2 to 1.
• No spittoons are allowed at the table.
• No cash play, credit play, or proposal wagers are allowed.
• Talking or texting at the table is allowed unless it slows down the course of play on the game. No video recording is allowed.
• Solicitation of guests or employees is not allowed.
• No abusive behavior or foul language will tolerated toward other players or employees.
• Management reserves the right to back off any player from the game.
• All other house rules apply. 

1. Registration will begin one hour prior to the start of the tournament and will remain open until the beginning of the last Qualifying round.
2. There will be a $10 Tournament Fee for this tournament.
3. Seating positions will be assigned by the Tournament Director.
4. First base will be drawn with the high card and then rotated thereafter.
5. Each player will receive $500 in tournament chips for each round. An additional $500 will be available in Qualifying Rounds for a $10 Dealer Appreciation Fee.  Chips won do not advance to the next round.
6. Table Limits will be $25-$500. All bets will be in $25 increments.
7. Fifteen hands will be dealt for each round.
8. Blackjacks pay 2 to 1.
9. No insurance.
10. Players must bet every hand.
11. If a player is late for their round they will be penalized a $25 chip her hand missed for the first five hands. Unless a player arrives before the start of the sixth hand, the player will be eliminated.
12. If necessary, ties will be broken by a playoff of three hands to determine place winner. Play will continue with same chip amount retained when tie occurred.
13. Once a player had been eliminated from a round, they will have the option to re-enter another qualifying round for a $10 Tournament Fee. There will also be the option to purchase an additional $500 tournament chips for a $10 Dealer Appreciation Fee.
14. Number of Qualifying Rounds, number of players per table and number of players qualifying for the next round will be determined by the number of participants and at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
15. Betting out of turn is permitted; however, after a bet is made it cannot be changed (whenever player’s hand is removed).
16. All chips must be kept in full view at all times. No handling of chips will be allowed during play.
17. Once player per hand, one spot per player. “NO COACHING ALLOWED.”
18. “English Only” during tournament play.
19. Clear hand signals are required. All hand signals are binding and final.
20. All other Fortune Bay Resort Casino Blackjack Rules and Regulations will apply.
21. Any disputes or errors will be adjusted or corrected by the Tournament Director and are final (NO MISDEALS).

Fortune Bay Resort Casino reserves all rights.  Must be 18 years of age.  The casino reserves the right to change, alter, revise, or cancel any promotions and/or rules without notice.  Collection of all prizes will be the responsibility of the winner.

To begin the game, players must place a bet. They may place any of the following bets;
• An equal wager on the Ante and Blind bets wagered alone;
• A Trips bet wagered alone;
• An Ultimate Pairs Bonus bet wagered alone;
• Any combination of the above bets; or

• A wager on the Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em (UTH) progressive
-Side bet wagers cannot be greater than the bet of the Ante and Blind.

Players may play up to two hands (if space is permitted). The player must;
• Play the Ante and Blind bets on both hands; and
• The bet on their second hand must be at least the same amount as their first hand; and
• They must play 4x on the play on their second hand without looking at their cards.

The progressive wager on Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em is $1. This bet will be placed on the progressive sensor.
The player must place an Ante and Blind bet to play the progressive wager.
The progressive hand will be made up of the player’s two hole cards and the first three community cards (the flop).
If a player flops a Straight Flush, they will win 10% of the posted progressive amount.
If a player flops a Royal Flush, they will win 100% of the posted progressive amount.

A jackpot win of $600 or higher will require a W-2G if the win is at least 300 times the wager. If the payout is $5,000 or more, federal income taxes must also be withheld at the applicable rate and denoted on the W-2G.
Players who win a progressive jackpot will be required to supply a valid photo ID for any jackpot amount.

A completed and signed W-9 or valid Social Security card will be required for any jackpot $600 or higher.
all jackpot wins must be verified and may be voided if deemed invalid

To play the Blazing 7’s progressive, a player will place a $1 chip on the progressive sensor before play has begun.
Players will win the posted amounts if;
1. One of their first two cards are a 7.
2. Both of their first two cards are 7’s.
3. Both of their first two cards are 7’s and the dealer’s up card is a seven.
Players will win the posted progressive amounts if;
1. Both of their first two cards are 7’s of the same color and the dealer’s up card is a 7 of the same color.
2. Both of their first two cards are 7’s of the same suit and the dealer’s up card is a 7 of the same suit.
3. Both of their first two cards are 7’s of diamonds and the dealer’s up card is a 7 of diamonds.

A jackpot win of $600 or higher will require a W-2G if the win is at least 300 times the wager. If the payout is $5,000 or more, federal income taxes must also be withheld at the applicable rate and denoted on the W-2G.
Players who win a progressive jackpot will be required to supply a valid photo ID for any jackpot amount.

A completed and signed W-9 or valid Social Security card will be required for any jackpot $600 or higher.
all jackpot wins must be verified and may be voided if deemed invalid