Caribbean Stud Poker Table; Physical Characteristics

(1) Caribbean stud poker shall be played on a table having player positions for no more than seven players on one side of the table and a place for the dealer on the opposite side. A true-to-scale rendering and a color photograph of the layout(s) shall be submitted to the Bureau prior to utilizing the layout design. (2) The layout for a Caribbean stud poker table shall contain, at a minimum: (a) The name or trade name of the gaming licensee; (b) A separate designated betting area at each player position for the placement of “ante” wagers; (c) A separate designated betting area located immediately behind each ante betting area for the placement of “bet” wagers; and (d) The inscriptions “Payout Limit of $5,000 per Hand on Bet Wagers” and “Bet Wager Void Unless Dealer has Ace/King or Better”. (3) A sign shall be posted at each Caribbean stud poker table that explains the details of the $5,000 payout limit permitted by the authorized Rules of the Game of Caribbean Stud Poker. (4) Each Caribbean stud poker table shall have a drop box and a tip box attached to it on the same side of the table as, but on opposite sides of the dealer. (5) Each Caribbean stud poker table shall also have an approved table game progressive payout wager system for the placement of progressive wagers. A table game progressive payout wager system shall include, without limitation: (a) A wagering device at each player position that acknowledges or accepts the placement of the progressive wager; (b) A control device that controls or monitors the placement of progressive wagers at the gaming table, including a mechanism, such as a “lock-out” button, that prevents the recognition of any progressive wager that a player attempts to place after the dealer has announced “No more bets”; (c) One or more devices that meet the requirements of 205 CMR for progressive wagers and payouts at table games; (d) Any other equipment or device that contributes to the efficient operation or integrity of the game; and (e) Written procedures for the operation and use of the system and its components.