205 CMR, § 146.12

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024

Section 146.12 - Roulette; Inspection Procedures; Security Procedures

(1) Prior to opening a roulette table for gaming activity, a casino supervisor or member of the security department shall:

(a) Inspect the roulette table and roulette wheel for any magnet or contrivance that would affect the fair operation of such wheel;

(b) Inspect the roulette wheel to assure that it is level and rotating freely and evenly;

(c) Inspect the roulette wheel to assure that all parts are secure and free from movement;

(d) Inspect the roulette ball by passing it over a magnet or compass to assure its nonmagnetic quality; and

(e) Confirm that the layout and signage comply with 205 CMR 146.10(3), if a double zero roulette wheel is being used as a single zero roulette wheel.

(2) If a gaming licensee uses a roulette wheel which has external movable parts, any adjustments to the movable parts shall be made by a gaming establishment supervisor or a member of the gaming establishment maintenance department, in the presence of a security department member. Adjustments to the movable parts of a roulette wheel that is located on the gaming floor shall only be made when the roulette table is not open to the public or if the roulette wheel is moved to a secure location outside the gaming establishment as approved by the Bureau.

(3) All adjustments shall be completed prior to the inspections required pursuant to 205 CMR 146.12(1).

(4) The gaming licensee may replace any of the movable parts at any time; provided, however, if any one or more of the movable parts are external then an inspection must be completed in accordance with 205 CMR 146.12(1) and notification of what was replaced provided to the Bureau, prior to reopening the roulette wheel and table for gaming activity.

(5) A log of adjustments shall be maintained which shall include, at a minimum, the date, the roulette table number, whether an adjustment or replacement was completed and the signature of the person making the adjustment or replacement.

(6) When a roulette table is not open for gaming activity, the roulette wheel shall be secured by placing a cover over the entire wheel and securely locking such cover to the roulette table.