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Amendments to approved casino games and rules

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By law, we assess and  approve any changes to the rules of table games played in the casino before they can be introduced.

All approved game rules are published on the casino’s website.

We have made the following decisions in respect of applications to amend casino games and rules.

Game

Amendment

Baccarat

5/9/22 - Addition of five optional Tiger Baccarat Side Wagers that may be offered on any variation of Baccarat

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Big Wheels

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Blackjack

25/3/24 - Introduction of Free Bet and a new optional Side Wager "Pot of Gold" that will be offered as part of "Free Bet Blackjack". 

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

09/5/19 - New side wager known as ‘Spreadbet Blackjack’

12/9/18 - Variation to the game of Blackjack known as ‘Blackjack Select’

Bonus Texas

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Caribbean Stud Poker

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Casino War

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Craps

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Dice Duel

27/4/22- Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Fully Automated Table Games

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

18/3/20 - Includes:

  • a modified definition of a fully automated table game
  • a description of a player terminal which is referenced throughout the rules for each game conducted in the fully automated table game format
  • modifications to the placement of wagers
  • in the section, ‘Player Chip Accounts’, it is specified that an open terminal must display the active chip account for that terminal
  • in the game of ‘Fully Automated Sic Bo’, an alternative description of ‘3 of 4 Dice’ may also be referred to as ‘4 number combo’
  • the rules of the game of ‘Fully Automated Three Card Poker’

11/12/18 - Includes:

  • the game of ‘Casino War’
  • Blackjack side-wagers known as ‘Kings Bounty’, ‘Bet the Set 21’ and ‘Royal Match 21’

Mississippi

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Pai Gow

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Pai Gow

13/12/19 - Restriction of communication between players

Poker

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Poker

28/07/21 - Amendments to clarify the fees that are charged to play poker at the casino.

Poker Bo

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Poker War

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Roulette

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

29/6/20 - Housekeeping matters

24/2/20 - Facilitation of the use of a ball launch device

17/12/19 - Includes:

  • an additional pay table for the side wager known as ‘Spreadbet Roulette’
  • an extension to the call bet ‘Neighbours’ to five chips
  • an additional call bet known as ‘Finales’

S7reak

 

27/04/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Semi Automated Table Games

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

18/3/20 - Includes:

  • a definition of semi-automated table games contained in the ‘Casino Licence Conditions’
  • additional information relating to touch screen monitors on player terminals
  • an update to the functionality of the player terminal regarding the outcome of winning or losing bets
  • an alignment with fully automated table game ‘Player Chip Account’ displays
  • updated ‘Additional Equipment’ to include dealing shoes and automatic shuffling machines
  • in the game of ‘Rapid Sic Bo’, an alternative naming of an approved dice combination
  • in the game of ‘Rapid Blackjack’, an update to ‘Additional Equipment’ to include a dealing shoe and an automatic shuffling machine
  • an update to the composition of decks of cards used in ‘Rapid Blackjack’
  • in the game of ‘Rapid Casino War’, the composition of the decks of cards has been updated
  • the game of ‘Rapid Three Card Poker’ has been included along with the rules of play

11/12/18 - Includes:

  • the game of ‘Casino War’
  • blackjack side-wagers known as ‘Kings Bounty’, ‘Bet the Set 21’ and ‘Royal Match 21’

Sic Bo

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

Three Card Poker

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino

18/3/20 - Introduction of a side bet to be known as ‘Six Card Bonus’

Two-up

27/4/22 - Clarification of the casino operator’s responsibilities regarding detection and detention of persons suspected of using prohibited devices while gambling at the Casino