205 Mass. Reg. 146.22

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024

Section 146.22 - Pai Gow Table; Pai Gow Shaker; Physical Characteristics

(1) Pai gow shall be played at a table having player positions for no more than six players on one side of the table and a place for the dealer on the opposite side.

(2) A true-to-scale rendering and a color photograph of the layout(s) shall be submitted to the Bureau prior to utilizing the layout design. The layout for a pai gow table shall contain, at a minimum:

(a) Six separate designated betting areas for the players at the table with each area being numbered one through six;

(b) A separate area, located to the left of the dealer, for the placement of four tiles which shall be referred to as the "dead hand"; and

(c) The name or trade name of the gaming licensee offering the game.

(3) Each pai gow table shall have a drop box and tip box attached to it on the same side of the gaming table as, but on opposite sides of, the dealer.

(4) Pai gow shall be played with a container, to be known as a "pai gow shaker," which shall be used to shake three dice before each hand of pai gow is dealt in order to determine the starting position for the dealing of the pai gow tiles. The pai gow shaker shall be designed and constructed to contain any feature the Bureau may require to maintain the integrity of the game and shall, at a minimum, adhere to the following specifications:

(a) The pai gow shaker shall be capable of housing three dice and shall be designed so as to prevent the dice from being seen while the dealer is shaking it; and

(b) he pai gow shaker shall have the name or identifying logo of the gaming licensee imprinted or impressed thereon.

(5) If a gaming licensee offers the dragon's eye variation of pai gow pursuant to the authorized Rules of the Game of Pai Gow, in addition to the requirements set forth in 205 CMR 146.22 the layout shall include:

(a) Five separate betting areas at each player position for the placement of the following five optional wagers:

1. An even wager;

2. An odd wager;

3. A match wager;

4. A double wager; and

5. A triple wager.

(b) A separate location to the left of dealer's table inventory container with six areas for the dealer's placement of player dice bonus wagers, which areas are designated with the numeric player position at the table.