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10. Dealing and shuffling of playing cards

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2026.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the playing cards used by a casino operator for any casino gambling must —

(a)

prior to each use, have been shuffled using an electronic shuffler and not manually shuffled; and

(b)

be dealt from a card shoe or other device or equipment approved by the Authority.

(2)

The Authority may, on the application of a casino operator or an applicant for a casino licence, waive any or all of the requirements in paragraph (1) for any segment of casino patrons, designated gaming area or approved casino gambling, subject to such conditions as the Authority may impose.

Subregulation 1

Subject to paragraph (2), the playing cards used by a casino operator for any casino gambling must —

(a)

prior to each use, have been shuffled using an electronic shuffler and not manually shuffled; and

(b)

be dealt from a card shoe or other device or equipment approved by the Authority.

Subregulation 2

The Authority may, on the application of a casino operator or an applicant for a casino licence, waive any or all of the requirements in paragraph (1) for any segment of casino patrons, designated gaming area or approved casino gambling, subject to such conditions as the Authority may impose.

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