Presumption of the Right of Patrons to Participate in Gambling Games

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the general right of a patron to participate in gambling games unless such patron engages in unlawful or disruptive conduct. (1) Unless otherwise authorized by sections 313.800, RSMo et seq., as amended from time-to-time, and 11 CSR 45-1 et seq., as amended from time-to-time (collectively, the “Riverboat Gambling Act and Regulations”), no licensee may deny a patron the right to play a table game that involves playing cards and which is offered to the general public. A patron may be denied such right if the patron engages in unlawful or disruptive conduct. The licensee shall notify a commission agent prior to removing such patron. AUTHORITY: sections 313.004 and 313.805, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Dec. 17, 1999, effective Aug. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994; 313.805, RSMo 1991, amended 1992, 1993, 1994.