Section 3772-11-25 - Inspection of cards and dice before use(A) Before dice are used for play, a table games supervisor must inspect each die according to the following requirements: (1) Each die must be tested with a micrometer, balancing caliper used on a flat surface, and a steel set square to ensure that each die is compliant with the commissions specifications and that there is no evidence of tampering or other irregularity. These instruments must be kept in a compartment at each pit which includes games using dice. The instruments must be readily available for use by the commission.(2) Dice inspections must occur at a location in the pit area that is observable by surveillance.(3) Dice may not be scribed or marked after the inspection.(4) Following this inspection, the table games supervisor, in the presence of another table games supervisor, must place the dice in a container on the table for use in gaming or in a locked, access restricted, compartment. The dice must not be left unattended while not secured in a locked compartment.(B) Before cards are used for play they must be distributed to the dealer at each table where they will be used and inspected by the dealer according to the following requirements: (1) Both single deck packages of cards and pre-shuffled multiple deck packages of cards must be inspected to ensure there is no evidence of tampering with the packaging.(2) Each single deck of cards and every tenth pre-shuffled multiple deck package of cards must be opened and inspected by the dealer with the inspection verified by a table games supervisor. This inspection requires the dealer to open the cards, verify the correct individual cards are present, and visually confirm that no evidence of tampering or irregularity is present on the front or back of each card. The inspected cards must be shuffled at the table prior to use.(C) Dice found to be unsuitable for use must be removed from play and reported to a commission gaming agent on duty and surveillance. Replaces: 3772-11-22
Ohio Admin. Code 3772-11-25
Effective: 5/2/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 05/02/2027
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3772.03, 3772.033
Rule Amplifies: 3772.03, 3772.033
Prior Effective Dates: 05/19/2012, 09/26/2015, 04/29/2017