Each player plays against the player/dealer (a fellow player not "the house"). Every seated player gets the opportunity to be the player/dealer. The object of the game is to make a higher ranking hand than your opponent.

How to Win

Players Win:

1. By getting 2 Jokers in the first two cards dealt to the player.("Super Natural")
   Super Natural pays Players 4:1
2. By getting 2 Suited Aces in the first 2 cards dealt to the player. ("Natural 22") Natural 22 pays Players 2:1
3. By getting an Ace and a Ten or Face Card ("Natural 21") in the first two cards, when the Player/dealer does not have a Natural 22 or a Natural 21.
   Natural 21 pays Players 6:5
4. By making a hand that's closer to 21 than the Player/Dealer's hand, when they both have 4 - 21.
5. By standing on 21 or less when the Player/dealer goes over 21.

Player/dealers Win:

1. By getting a "Natural 22" (2 Suited Aces), when the Player doesn't have a Natural 22 or a Super Natural.
2. By getting a "Natural 21" (An Ace and a Ten or Face Card), when the Player doesn't have a "Natural Two Card Hand."
3. By making a hand that is closer to 21 than the player's hand when the Player and the Player/dealer have 4 - 21.
4. When the Player's hand is over 21 (except for Natural Two Card Hands and ties on 22).

Definitions

Natural Two Card Hands - Super Natural, Natural 22, or Natural 21
Super Natural - First two cards dealt, in a Player's hand only, are jokers.
Natural 22 - First two cards dealt to a Player or Player/dealer are both suited aces.
Natural 21 - An Ace and a Ten or Face Card dealt in the first two cards.
Push - A tie; when neither the Player nor the Player/dealer wins.

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Options and Features

PAIR SPLITTING
Players may split any two card hand that contains a pair of the same value except, two Jokers (Super Natural) and two Suited Aces (Natural 22). In order to split, at least one player must place a second wager equal to the wager he/she originally placed prior to the start of the hand. Except when splitting aces; a player may draw as many cards as he/she desires, per split card, to make the best hand.

If a player splits unsuited Aces, he/she can only receive one extra card per Ace. Multiple splitting of pairs is permitted.

DOUBLE DOWN
Players can double-down on any two card hand except for the following: Two Jokers in the first two cards (Super Natural), two Suited Aces in the first two cards (Natural 22), 21 in the first two cards (Natural 21), and any hands totaling hard 12 - 20. In order to Double-Down, at least one player must place a second wager equal to or less than the wager he/she originally placed prior to the start of the hand. The player will only receive one card regardless of the total.

ODDS
Players will be paid 4 to 1 on their bets if they get a Super Natural, 2 to 1 if they get a Natural 22, and 6 to 5 if they get a Natural 21. However, ties on Natural 21 are a push (nobody gets paid).

INSURANCE
When the Player/dealer has an Ace showing, players may take insurance by betting 1/2 of their wager. If the player/dealer has a two-card 21 or two card 22, the insurance bet is paid 2 to 1 and the player's wager loses if he/she doesn't have a natural two-card hand.

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Rules

GENERAL RULES

1. Jokers = 2 (or 12 only when used to make a Super Natural), Aces = 1 or 11, face cards = 10, others = face value.
2. Super Natural is the best hand possible.
3. The Player/dealer cannot get a Super Natural.
4. Natural 22 is the second best hand.
5. Natural 21 is the third best hand. A Natural 21 beats all other 21s.
6. Natural Two-Card Hands cannot be made by hitting, splitting, or doubling down.
7. Five original bets per player per seated position.
8. Players will not receive action on any part of a bet that violates the California Grand Casino’s betting limits.
9. Three players max per seated position.
10. If there is an argument over how a hand will be played, the player with the most money bet will make the final decision.
11. Players may refuse backline betting.
12. Player/dealer must stand on 17 or more. Except, Player/dealer must hit soft 17.
13. Except for pair splitting or double-down, players may only hit 4-17 and soft 18.
14. Players may only double-down and/or split a total of three times.
15. Double-down, pair splitting and insurance bets may be limited by wagering limits.
16. Player/dealer may only win or lose up to amount bet.
17. If the dealer does not turn over the player/dealer’s Natural Two-card Hand before players act on their hands, the hand still plays as a Natural 22 or Natural 21 and all action after the deal was completed or the insurance bets were placed will not count.
18. Except for Natural Hands, no soft hands over 21.
19. Player/dealers must match their previous bet unless they lost money.
20. Players may not be the player/dealer unless they bet as a player last round.
21. Players betting in the player/dealer position may not bet in any other position.
22. Players may never touch the cards.

TIES

1. Players win when they have a Super Natural (even if the player/dealer has two Jokers).
2. Players win when they have a Natural 22 (even if the player/dealer has a Natural 22).
3. If the player hits to 22 and the player dealer hits to 22, it is a push (neither one wins).
4. If a player and the player/dealer both have a Natural 21, it is a push and neither one wins.
5. A Natural 21 in the first two cards beats all 21s made after splitting, hitting, or doubling.
6. All other ties are a push.

DOUBLE-DOWN

1. If the controlling player decides to double-down and one player does not want to, the controlling player adds a second wager equal to or less than the first (up to his/her original bet); the other player is not required to put up an additional bet.

PAIR SPLITTING

1. If the controlling player decides to split and one player does not want to, the controlling player must match his/her original bet, the other player may play the first card only.
2. Once a player refuses to match his/her bet for a split, that player must play the first card hit. That player will only be involved in the first hand and may still double-down on that hand he/she is still involved in.

Disclaimers

1. By placing a bet, you agree to be bound by the California Grand’s rules and rulings.
2. The House will not be responsible for mistakes.
3. Management reserves the right to make decisions which are in the best interest of the game. Therefore, under special circumstances, a decision may be rendered that is contrary to the strict and technical interpretation of California Grand rules.
4. Management decisions are final.