Section 68 IAC 10-9-11 - Selection of the starting positionAuthority: IC 4-33-4-1; IC 4-33-4-2; IC 4-33-4-3
Affected: IC 4-33
Sec. 11.
(a) Before the cards are distributed, the dealer shall select the player who will be in the starting position for the distribution of the cards in the next hand of pai gow poker. The dealer may select the starting position for the play of the game by using one (1) of the following methods:(1) A random number generator.(b) If a random number generator is used, it shall conspicuously display the number corresponding to the seat of the player who will be in the starting position.(c) If a pai gow poker shaker is used to select the starting position, the following procedure shall be utilized:(1) The dealer shall shake the pai gow poker shaker at least three (3) times to ensure a random mix of the dice.(2) The dealer shall remove the lid, expose the dice, and announce the total of the dice. The number of the seat corresponding to the dice total shall become the starting position.(d) The starting position shall be marked by placing the second cut card in the area of the betting circle near the player seated in the starting position.(e) Any of the six (6) positions designated for players or the position designated for the dealer may be selected as the starting position. Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 10-9-11; filed Oct 18, 1999, 1:27 p.m.: 23 IR 541; readopted filed Nov 25, 2002, 10:11 a.m.: 26 IR 1261; readopted filed Nov 14, 2008, 12:51 p.m.: 20081210-IR-068080730RFAReadopted filed 11/24/2014, 10:49 a.m.: 20141224-IR-068140402RFAReadopted filed 11/24/2020, 2:41 p.m.: 20201223-IR-068200446RFA