Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 42 - LOUISIANA GAMING
Part III - Gaming Control Board
Chapter 31 - Rules of Play
Section III-3106 - Procedures for Card Games

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-3106

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Shuffling procedures shall include, but are not limited to:

1. cards shall be shuffled:
a. at table opening;

b. after each round of play;

c. every time a new deck is entered into play;

d. when the cutting card has been reached;

e. when the automatic shuffler malfunctions;

f. when instructed by casino supervisor or above; and

g. when instructed by a division agent.

B. Procedures for removing used and damaged cards shall include:

1. if one card is flawed, a table games supervisor may utilize a replacement card from the make-up deck. If more than one card is flawed, or a card is missing, a table games supervisor shall obtain a replacement deck of cards from the pit manager or above. The licensee or casino operator shall conduct an investigation and notify the division;

2. The color of the replacement decks must be different than those being removed from play.

C. Procedures for burning of cards shall include, but are not limited to:

1. cards shall be burned:
a. after shuffling the cards;

b. when a card has been exposed or dealt by mistake;

c. for dead games, prior to resuming play; and

d. when a dealer is relieved, the new dealer shall burn the first card prior to resuming play.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

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