New Zealand Gazette – 1994 – No. 112

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✨ Baccarat Gaming Rules



31 OCTOBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 3265

5.0 Payout Odds

5.1 A winning wager made on the Player’s Hand shall be paid at the odds of one to one.

5.2 A winning wager made on the Banker’s Hand shall be paid at the odds of one to one, less commission of 5% on the amount won, which shall be payable to the casino operator and shall be collected from the player at the time the winning payment is made.

5.3 If it would not be possible to pay a wager on the Banker’s Hand exactly in chips at the odds of one to one, less commission, were that wager to win, the wager shall not be accepted.

5.4 If a wager is made and accepted in contravention of rule 5.3, as much of the wager as could be paid exactly in chips, were that portion of the wager to win, shall be regarded as valid and the remainder shall be void.

5.5 A winning Tie Bet shall be paid at odds of eight to one.

5.6 If there is a tie players may alter their wagers on the Banker’s Hand or Player’s Hand before the next round is dealt.

6.0 Opening of Table for Gaming

6.1 After receiving the eight decks of cards at the table, both the dealer and the game supervisor shall sort and inspect the cards independently of each other.

6.2 After the cards are inspected, they shall be spread out face upwards on the table for visual inspection by the first player or players to arrive at the table. The cards shall be spread out in columns by deck according to suit and sequence. The cards in each suit shall be laid out in sequence within the suit.

6.3 After the first player is or players are afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards, the cards shall be turned face downward on the table, then:

(a) chemmy shuffled (washing of the cards);

(b) stacked; and

(c) riffle shuffled.

6.4 Cards that have been pre-shuffled may be used provided they are secured in a sealed container in a designated area from the time of the pre-shuffle until such time as they are required. If pre-shuffled cards are to be used, rule 7.2 shall apply before the first game.



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