La. Admin. Code tit. 42 § III-4321

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section III-4321 - Approval and Specifications for Cards

A. Unless otherwise approved by the division, cards used by a licensee or casino operator in its casino must meet the following specifications.

1. Cards used for play shall be in decks of 52 cards with each card identical in size and shape to every other card in the deck.

2. Each deck shall be composed of four suits: diamonds, spades, clubs and hearts.

3. Each suit shall be composed of 13 cards: ace, king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, and 2.

4. The back of each card in the deck shall be identical and no card shall contain any marking, symbol or design that will enable a person to know the identity of any element printed on the face of the card or that will in any way differentiate the back of that card from any other card in the deck.

5. The backs of all cards in the deck shall be designed so as to diminish as far as possible the ability of any person to place concealed markings thereon.

6. The design to be placed on the backs of cards shall be submitted to the division for approval prior to use of such cards in gaming activity and shall include the name and city of the casino or another logo approved by the division.

7. Each deck of cards shall be packaged separately and shall contain a seal affixed to the opening of such package.

B. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a manufacturer from manufacturing decks of cards with jokers contained therein provided such jokers are not used by the licensee or casino operator in the play of the games.

La. Admin. Code tit. 42, § III-4321

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 38:1685 (July 2012).

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