Section 590.10. Double Down

(a) Except when a player has a Blackjack, a player may elect to double down on the first two cards dealt to him or on the first two cards of any split pair. If the total point count of the player’s two cards:

(1) Is a hard 9, 10 or 11, the player may double down without placing an additional wager. If a player is doubling down without placing an additional wager, the dealer shall place a Free Bet lammer next to the player’s original Blackjack Wager.

(2) Is not a hard 9, 10 or 11, the player may place an additional wager next to the player’s original Blackjack Wager which may not exceed the amount of the player’s original Blackjack Wager.

(b) If a player elects to double down after splitting pairs, as provided in § 590.11 (relating to splitting pairs), the player may double down on split pairs as provided in subsection (a).

(c) Upon a player’s election to double down, the dealer shall deal one additional card face up and place it sideways on the layout.

(d) The dealer shall then complete the procedure in § 590.7(i)—(s) (relating to procedure for dealing the cards; completion of each round of play).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 590.6 (relating to wagers); 58 Pa. Code § 590.7 (relating to procedure for dealing the cards; completion of each round of play); and 58 Pa. Code § 590.9 (relating to surrender).