LAC 42:III.3106. Procedures for Card Games

A. Shuffling procedures shall include, but are not limited to: 1. cards shall be shuffled: a. at table opening; b. after each round of play; c. every time a new deck is entered into play; d. when the cutting card has been reached; e. when the automatic shuffler malfunctions; f. when instructed by casino supervisor or above; and g. when instructed by a division agent. B. Procedures for removing used and damaged cards shall include: 1. if one card is flawed, a table games supervisor may utilize a replacement card from the make-up deck. If more than one card is flawed, or a card is missing, a table games supervisor shall obtain a replacement deck of cards from the pit manager or above. The licensee or casino operator shall conduct an investigation and notify the division; 2. The color of the replacement decks must be different than those being removed from play. C. Procedures for burning of cards shall include, but are not limited to: 1. cards shall be burned: a. after shuffling the cards; b. when a card has been exposed or dealt by mistake; c. for dead games, prior to resuming play; and d. when a dealer is relieved, the new dealer shall burn the first card prior to resuming play.