Casino Gaming Rules




28 JANUARY NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 245

5.14 Where the total amount wagered on the Banker’s Hand or the Player’s Hand is such that the maximum table differential displayed on the notice is exceeded, the dealer may reduce the wagers on the hand pro rata so that the maximum table differential is not exceeded.

6.0 Opening of Table for Gaming

6.1 After receiving the 8 sealed 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 have been inspected they shall be spread out face up on the table for visual inspection by the first player or players to arrive at the table. The cards shall be spread out in horizontal fan-shaped rows 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 has or players have had an opportunity to inspect the cards visually, the cards shall be turned face down on the table and then:

(a) chemmy shuffled (washing of cards);

(b) stacked; and

(c) riffle shuffled.

6.4 Notwithstanding rules 6.1 to 6.3, pre-shuffled cards may be used provided they are secured in a designated area from the time of the pre-shuffle until such time as they are required and are riffle shuffled before being cut.

7.0 Shuffle and Cut of Cards

7.1 Unless pre-shuffled cards are introduced and accepted as such, the dealer shall shuffle the cards so that they are randomly intermixed.

(a) immediately before the start of play; and

(b) where the game is conducted in accordance with either Dealing Style A or Dealing Style C as described in section 8, after each shoe of cards is completed.

Where the game is conducted in accordance with Dealing Style B, section 11 shall apply upon the completion of a shoe of cards.



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