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1. Paragon Casino Resort – Group Room Reservations

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1. Paragon Casino Resort – Group Room Reservations

Information regarding tournament rules and hotel accommodations is provided by BJTUSA as a convenience and is subject to change. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Guests are encouraged to verify all details directly with the casino.

Special group room rates have been arranged at Paragon Casino Resort for the dates listed below. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis while the group block remains open. Guests are encouraged to reserve early to ensure availability at the group rate.

Online Room Reservations

The Paragon online room reservation link is now active. Guests may book their rooms online using the link and group credentials below:

Online Reservation Link:

https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1445/ParagonCasinoResort/auth

Group Code: pcm06ro

Password: pcm06ro

Important:

Be sure that the group code and password are entered in lower case letters.

Phone Reservations

Guests who prefer to reserve by phone may call Paragon Casino Resort directly. When calling, please reference the group name and code exactly as listed below.

Phone Reservations (Group Reservations):
(800) 642-7777

Group Name: Paragon Casino Resort Black Jack (Rooms Only)
Group Code: PCM06RO

Room Block & Guest Room Rates

Additional Room & Rate Information

• A $15.00 resort fee will be assessed per room, per night.
  • A charge of $30.00 per night applies for a third adult sharing a double room.
  • Children 17 years of age and under may share a room with parents at no additional charge.
  • Rates are subject to applicable local taxes, currently 13%.
  • A valid credit card is required at check-in to establish charging privileges during your stay.

Important Dates & Arrival Information

• Reservation release date: March 4, 2026. After this date, unused rooms may be released back to hotel inventory.
  • Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM.
  • Standard check-out time is 11:00 AM.

  Early arrivals will be accommodated when possible; however, early check-in cannot be guaranteed.

2. The Rules of Play

• By participating in the tournament players agree to the rules brought forth by Paragon Casino Resort
• Players will pay entry fee and re-buy fees at the cashier’s cage.
• Players will bring the yellow ticket from the cashier to the tournament area.
• All Paragon blackjack rules apply to the tournament play with the following exception:
  • Blackjack pay 2 to 1
  • Aces can be split 3 times to make 4 hands

• Registration will be Friday March 6, 2026 from 5PM to 7:30 PM and Saturday March 7, 2026 until the end of the Preliminary Rounds (tournament area will open at 10AM)
  • Friday entry fee will be $125
  • Saturday entry fee will be $150
• Should the player not advance in a previous preliminary round they have the option to re-buy.  There are two ways to re-buy back into the tournament
  • Pay $100 at the cashier booth.
• Players can earn a free buy-in and free re-buys by playing any table games from December 1,2025 thru Feb 28, 2026
  • Play 50 hours and get – A free buy in
  • Play 75 hours and get – A free buy in and 1 re-buy
  • Play 100 hours and get – A free buy in and 2 re-buys
  • Play 125 hours and get – A free buy in and 3 re-buys
• Re-buys are open until 6PM or when any round falls below 5 players, subject to availability.
• One Wild Card entry slip will be deposited into the Wild Card Entry drum for initial buy-in and an additional Wild Card Entry slip will be deposited for each re-buy.  Wild Cards drawn from the drum and either claimed or not claimed will be re-deposited into the drum.
• All participants must arrive at the tournament area at least 10 minutes before the beginning of their assigned time to play.  All participants must check-in at their assigned table and seat.  Late (after round has begun play), participants will be penalized $100 in non-value tournament chips for every hand missed.   After the completion of the third (3rd) hand, if the absent player has not been seated they shall be disqualified for that round.
• Each participant will receive $2,500 in non-value tournament chips in every specific round.
• For an extra $10 dealer appreciation fee, the participant can receive an additional $500 in non-value tournament chips.  The dealer appreciation buy-in will be offered in every round except for the final round.
• Non-value tournament chips are not to be taken from the table.
• All rounds will consist of:
  • 20 hands of blackjack
  •  Minimum bet of $25 and a maximum bet of $500.
    • Except:
      • Final round will be 25 hands and a maximum bet of $1,000
      • Wild Card round which will be 15 hands.
  • All bets will be in $25 increments.
• The dealer and/or tournament staff will make a countdown after hand 9 and again after hand 19.
• For the final table a count will be done after hand 11 and after hand 24.
• For the Wild card table, a count will be done after hand 6 and after hand 14.
• The tournament will be dealt from an eight-deck shoe.
• Only one cut card will be used.  The dealer deals to the bottom of the 8-deck shoe, if cards run out during a hand, the dealer will shuffle the discarded cards to finish the hand.
• Participants must play every hand.
• If a participant is unable to bet the minimum $25 bet, then that participant will be disqualified.
• In the event of a tie, each participant involved will receive $500 in chips, the dealer will deal the next two cards from the shoe – the highest card position will determine the first player to act, and there will be a five-hand playoff.  This will continue until a winner is determined.
• All bets will be made left to right from the dealer button.  Participants are not allowed to change or alter any bet after it is placed in the betting area, this includes when participants bet out of order.
• Players must be ready to bet when it is their turn.  There will be no more than thirty (30) seconds to place a bet and act on a hand.
• Once a bet has been made, it cannot be changed.
  • No string betting is permitted.  Bets must be slid into the circle, highest denomination chip on the bottom to the lowest denomination chip on top.  If a player string bets, the first chip to hit the felt inside the betting circle will be the player’s bet.
• Blackjack pays 2 to 1.
  • If the dealer also has a blackjack the players bet is a push.
  • If the dealer has an Ace up there is no insurance or even money offered.
• Players may split same -value cards, including Aces, up to four hands.
• Double downs on splits are allowed except on split Aces which will get only one card each.
• Surrender, insurance and even money are not offered for tournament play.
• Only one wagering position per player.
• The dealer button will determine where the dealer begins. For the first hand of the round a die will be rolled to determine what seat will get the dealer button.
• English is the official language of this tournament.  Players may speak only English during play.  No spectator may speak in a language other than English.
• Tournament chips must remain in front of the participants, separated by denomination and in the view of all other participants at that table.
• Tournament players are not permitted to use any aids such as calculators, writing on paper, or writing on back of a hand, etc.
• In the event of a misdeal, all hands will be declared dead.  The dealer will remove all cards and deal a new hand without moving the dealer button.
• Conversing with spectators may be a cause for disqualification.  Spectators who interfere with the game or aid the players may be asked to leave the tournament area.
• Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to accept or deny any entry into the tournament.
• If a participant should leave the table in the middle of a round, they will be disqualified.
• Paragon Casino Resort may limit the number of entries into the tournament.
• Tournament times are approximate.  Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to change tournament times. 
• Paragon Casino Resort may disqualify any person for any prize based on fraud, dishonesty, violation of promotional rules or other misconduct whether or not related to the tournament.
• Paragon Casino Resort may cancel, modify, relocate or reschedule the tournament(s) for any reason with prior approval by and/or notification to the appropriate gaming regulators.
• By participating in the tournament entrants agree to the rules brought forth by Paragon Casino Resort
• Value chips will not be used for tournament play.
• All decisions regarding the interpretation of rules, eligibility, etc. for the tournament lies solely with the management of Paragon Casino Resort.  Management decisions are final.
• All winnings will be rounded off and paid in chips after the final round.
• Winners agree to grant Paragon Casino Resort permission to use their name and image for advertising and promotions.
• This tournament is subject to change or modification at any time and the interpretation of the rules, eligibility, and prize distribution is at the sole discretion of Paragon Casino Resort. 
• Paragon Casino Resort Management will resolve any dispute or situation not covered by the official rules.
• Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament at any time, for any reason, subject to all applicable regulatory approval, provided that such modification shall not, as of the date of such modifications, materially alter or change any participant’s prize already awarded.
• If the tournament should be cancelled for any reason, all entry fees will be returned to the registrant.
• All rounds are depending on player participation.
• Wild Cards drawing may take place to fill a table or session.
• Prize(s)
  • 1^st Place – 48%
  • 2^nd Place – 18%
  • 3^rd Place – 10%
  • 4^th Place – 9%
  • 5^th Place – 8%
  • 6^th Place – 7%

• Must be a member of Paragon Casino Player’s Club.
• The following will be the progression to the final table:
  • Preliminary Rounds
    • The first Preliminary session will start at 11AM Saturday March 7, 2026 following this, each session will commence immediately after the previous session concludes at all tables.
    • No more than 6 tables with no more than 6 players.
    • Number of sessions depends on participation.
    • The top 2 chip leaders from each table advance to the next round.
  • Quarter-Final Round
    • The first quarter-final session will start at 11AM Sunday March 8, 2026. Following this, each session will commence immediately after the previous session concludes at all tables.
    • No more than 6 tables with no more than 6 players.
      • Before the start of the Semi-Final Round, there will be a Wild Card table where 6 players will be pulled from the Wild Card drum and these players will play a 15-hand round. The top 2 chip leaders will move to the semi-final round.
  • Semi-Final Round
    • No more than 5 tables with no more than 6 players.
    • The top chip leader from each table advances to the final round. This will determine who plays in the Final table seats one thru five
    • Before the start of the Final Round there will be a Wild Card Table where 6 players will play a 15-hand round. The top chip leader will move to the final table. This will determine the sixth and final set on the Final Table.
  • Final Table
    • All six (6) seats will get paid.