Ho-Chunk Nation Wisconsin Blackjack Tournament Rules

1. Ho-Chunk Casino reserves the right to refuse tournament entry to anyone or cancel tournaments for any reason. No refunds unless management cancels the tournament.
2. All tournament participants must be 21 years old and registered in the event.
3. Ho-Chunk Casino house rules prevail, except as changed by the tournament rules. All decisions by the Tournament Director are final.
4. All entrants must register at the designated registration table at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the round.
5. All tournament participants must be at their assigned seats 5 minutes prior to the start of the round or they can be disqualified.
6. Each tournament player will be issued $500 in non-negotiable tournament chips at the start of each round.
7. All players must keep their chips separated by denomination and in full view on table.
8. 25 hands constitute a complete round of play.
9. The dealing and wagering order for the tournament shall be a rotating first base format. A puck will rotate clockwise one active spot per hand.
10. No partnerships shall be formed during tournament.
11. All bets must be placed in turn.
12. Minimum bet of $5, maximum bet of $200. All bets must be made in $5 increments.
13. The bet cannot be changed after it is placed.
14. The complete amount to be wagered must be placed in one motion.
15. No coaching allowed from others or non-players.
16. In the event of a misdeal, the hand will be considered dead. The hand will be restarted beginning with the betting sequence.
17. Even money is not offered during tournament. However, players may elect to insure blackjacks. This is the only time in tournament play that a pink chip $2.50 can be used.
18. Any mispayments will be handled immediately.
19. In the event of a tie, players involved will play 5 hands to determine the winner or rank of finish.
20. Social Security card and picture ID required to collect all prizes.
21. Dealers are allowed to accept tips at tournament tables. This can be in cash or chip form.
22. Wild cards are kept in drum until the end of the final round.
23. A Ho-Chunk Nation "Publicity Release" form must be completed and signed. Failure to do so will result in the winner forfeiting the prize.