N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5322.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 5322.16 - Pre-shuffled and pre-inspected playing cards

(a) The gaming facility may elect to pre-inspect and pre-shuffle cards prior to the delivery of the cards to an open gaming table or use a licensed manufacturer to supply pre-shuffled and pre-inspected cards.

(b) If the gaming facility elects to pre-inspect and pre-shuffle cards, the process shall occur at a closed gaming table or another location approved in writing by the commission and shall be performed by a dealer and verified by a supervisor with no concurrent supervisory responsibility for open gaming tables. A gaming facility's surveillance department shall record the procedures required by paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subdivision and such gaming facility shall retain each such recording as required in this section.

(1) Upon receipt of the decks, the dealer shall perform the procedures in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subdivision independently for each batch of cards that will be sealed in a container, with the number of decks of cards in each batch being equal to the number of decks of cards required for the table game, in which such decks are intended to be used.

(2) The dealer shall inspect visually the back of each card to assure that such card is not flawed, scratched or marked in any way that might compromise the integrity or fairness of the game.

(3) The dealer shall then shuffle the cards, manually or using an approved automated shuffling device in a manner permitted by the applicable rules governing the table game at which the cards will be used.

(4) To ensure that there are no missing or extra cards, the dealer shall inspect the cards using a machine approved in writing by the commission. The machine shall issue a receipt that shall, at a minimum, include:

(i) the manufacturer, model and serial number of the card inspection machine;

(ii) the name or identification number of the dealer who operated the machine;

(iii) the location at which the inspection was performed;

(iv) the date and time of the inspection;

(v) the manufacturer and type of cards, the number of decks and the table game for which the cards are inspected;

(vi) the result of the inspection and, if failed, the identification of any missing or extra card or cards; and

(vii) the number of the seal to be used on the clear container in which the cards will be placed pursuant to paragraph (7) of this subdivision.

(5) If an inspection fails, the gaming facility licensee shall follow the procedures as set forth in section 5322.15 of this Part.

(6) Upon completion of the pre-inspection and pre-shuffling of the cards in the batch, the dealer and supervisor shall sign the receipt certifying that the cards were pre-inspected and pre-shuffled in accordance with this section.

(7) For each batch of pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards, the dealer shall place the cards together with the receipt required in paragraph (4) of this subdivision in a clear container that is designed or constructed so that any tampering shall be evident. The container shall be sealed with a pre-number label unique to such container. Procedure for the maintenance and security of used seals, and the distribution, return and reconciliation of seals used on containers holding pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards shall be detailed in each gaming facility's system of internal controls as set forth in section 5313.1 of this Title.

(8) The sealed containers of cards shall be transported by a supervisor or a security officer in the pit stand or a secured storage area approved by the commission where such cards shall be placed back into card inventory and segregated from cards that have not been pre-inspected and pre-shuffled. A record of the transport of the sealed containers of cards to the secured storage area approved by the commission shall be maintained. When cards are needed for play, each container of cards shall be delivered by a supervisor to an open gaming table. Upon delivery, the supervisor shall unseal the container and place the decks of cards on the gaming table in front of the dealer. The supervisor shall record on the receipt contained with the container, the date, time and shift that the container was opened and the pit and table number where cards are to be used. Once such information has been recorded, the supervisor shall sign the receipt and retain the receipt and container at the gaming table.

(c) If the gaming facility elects to use a licensed manufacturer to supply pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards, the manufacturer shall:

(1) obtain approval in writing from the commission for the automated shuffling device or automated process used to pre-shuffle cards; and

(2) implement a process for shuffling and packaging card that shall, at a minimum, include:

(i) visual inspection of the back of each card to assure that such card is not flawed, scratched or marked in any way that might compromise the integrity or fairness of the game;

(ii) verification that each package of cards contains the correct number and is constituted in accordance with the specific rules of the game in which such cards are intended to be used; and

(iii) insertion of the cards in a package with a tamper-proof seal or seals that bear or bears a conspicuous indication if the package has been opened. The exterior of the package shall indicate:

(a) the total number of decks contained within the package; and

(b) the game or games in which the cards are intended to be used;

(iv) generation by the automated shuffling device in use or automated process, of a receipt to be inserted in the sealed package or affixed to the exterior thereof that shall include the following information:

(a) the total number of cards and decks contained with the package;

(b) the date and time the cards were shuffled and verified;

(c) identification of the manufacturer's employee who performed the process in this subparagraph or the identification of the specific equipment that performed the process in such a manner that a responsible employee can be identified; and

(d) the manufacturer, model and serial number of the device used to shuffle the cards or the identity of the specific automated process or equipment used to shuffle the cards.

(d) Cards inspected and shuffled in accordance with subdivision (c) of this section shall be delivered to an open gaming table in the manufacturer's sealed packaging. Prior to using the cards at a gaming table, a supervisor shall inspect such package for evidence of tampering. If there is evidence of tampering, all cards in the package shall not be used and the gaming facility shall follow procedures set forth in section 5322.15 of this Part.

(e) Upon opening the package in accordance with subdivision (c) of this section, the supervisor shall record on the receipt contained within the package, the date and time that the package was opened and the pit and table number where cards are to be used. Once the information has been recorded, the supervisor shall sign the receipt, place the cards on the table in front of the dealer and retain the receipt and original package at the gaming table.

(f) For all pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards, upon the initial use and patron request the dealer shall perform a wash and a strip shuffle or riffle shuffle of the cards and then cut the cards in the manner prescribed by the rules governing the particular table game.

(g) Upon removal from a gaming table, pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards shall be placed in the original container or package, as applicable, in which such cards were delivered to the table, together with the receipt, and returned for inspection as needed.

(h) The commission may, at any time, require the gaming facility to provide any container or package of pre-inspected and pre-shuffled cards.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5322.16

Adopted New York State Register September 21, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 38, eff. 9/21/2016