Pick ’N Flick Blackjack lets you choose which of two face-up cards becomes your second card. The other becomes the dealer’s upcard. Pennsylvania’s temporary table-game rule took effect on August 29, 2026, but permission to offer the game does not mean a casino has launched it. [Pennsylvania Bulletin, § 633b.49](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pabulletin/data/vol56/56-35/1246.html)
Every round also requires a Pick Activator fee equal to 25% of your base blackjack wager. The fee is collected and excluded from winning-payout calculations. Price the choice using the full amount you put down, then decide whether the round fits your spending limit.
What does the card choice cost?
You place a base blackjack wager plus a Pick Activator fee of 25% of that wager. On a $10 base wager, the fee is $2.50, so $12.50 leaves your budget when the round starts. A standard winning hand pays 1:1 and a player blackjack pays 3:2, both calculated on the $10 base wager. The $2.50 fee is collected; it is not part of the paying stake. [Pennsylvania Bulletin, § 633b.49(d), (i)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pabulletin/data/vol56/56-35/1246.html)
For a $10 base wager, a standard win produces $10 in winnings on that wager, leaving $7.50 after the $2.50 fee, before any other wagers. If the base hand loses, the $10 wager and $2.50 fee are both spent. The card choice may affect a hand, but these examples do not show that it offsets the fee over time; no verified return-to-player or house-edge figure is available here.
How does the choice work at the table?
The rule calls for eight decks and one player at a time. After the player and dealer receive their first cards, two cards are dealt face-up. You select one as your second card; the other becomes the dealer’s upcard. The rule also allows you to swap those two cards until you make a decision that completes play of your hand. Ask the dealer to explain the decision point before wagering if it is unclear. [Pennsylvania Bulletin, § 633b.49](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pabulletin/data/vol56/56-35/1246.html)
Read the table layout or nearby sign for the posted limits and payouts. The rule specifies 3:2 for a player blackjack, 1:1 for an ordinary winning hand, and a displayed dealer rule for drawing to 16 and standing on all 17s. Check any other choices or wagers offered at that table before placing chips.
Where can you play, and who is eligible?
Pennsylvania’s temporary rule permits a casino certificate holder to offer Pick ’N Flick after including it in a Rules Submission. It does not identify a casino currently dealing the game. Use the [Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s casino map](https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/gaming/maps-of-casinos-in-PA) to find a venue, then contact that venue to confirm the game, hours and table minimum before travelling. The rule concerns a retail table game; do not assume an online version is available. [Pennsylvania Bulletin](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pabulletin/data/vol56/56-35/1246.html)
18+ only. Pennsylvania separately restricts casino table-game play to people aged 21 or older. This is general information, not legal advice. [Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: table-game age restriction](https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/news-and-transparency/press-release/pa-gaming-control-board-fines-casino-underage-gambling-2)
Set a stopping point before the first hand
Choose an affordable total spending limit and a time to leave before sitting down. Count the activator fee on every planned round: ten rounds at a $10 base wager require $125 in initial wagers and fees, even though each hand’s payout is based on $10. Stop when you reach either limit; do not raise your stake to recover the fees or earlier losses.
If gambling is becoming difficult to control, Pennsylvania offers help through 1-800-GAMBLER and a [casino self-exclusion programme](https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/self-exclusion/). The state’s [responsible-gaming resources](https://responsibleplay.pa.gov/responsible-gaming/) explain further support. You can also review [responsible gambling tools](/safety/responsible-gambling-tools-online-casinos) before your next session.
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FAQ
How much does a $10 Pick ’N Flick Blackjack round cost?
The required 25% Pick Activator fee adds $2.50, so you put down $12.50. Winning payouts are calculated on the $10 base wager, not the fee.
Can I play Pick ’N Flick Blackjack online in Pennsylvania?
The cited rule concerns retail casino table games and does not establish online availability. Confirm whether a venue deals the game before travelling.
Who can play at a Pennsylvania casino table?
Pennsylvania restricts casino table-game play to people aged 21 or older. Check the venue’s current entry rules before visiting.
