Rules of casino games in Great Britain August 2007
Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. General Rules 7
3. Roulette 9
4. Blackjack 15
5. Three Card Poker 24
6. Punto Banco 28
7. Casino Stud Poker 35
8. Dice/Craps 40
9. Sic Bo 46
10. Big Six (Wheel of Fortune) 50
11. Texas Hold ’Em Poker 53
12. Let it Ride 68
13. Pai Gow Poker 75
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1 Introduction
1.1 The Gambling Act 2005 (the Act) gives the Gambling Commission (the Commission), as part of its statutory role, the power to attach to any casino operating licence conditions which specify the types of casino game that can be made available. The Commission may also specify rules for casino games or any equal chance game played in a casino.
1.2 In June, the Commission published the document, Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP June 2007). That document contains the conditions and codes that will apply to each of the sectors the Commission will regulate under the Act.
1.3 LCCP (June 2007) explains that non-remote casino operating licensees must only offer or permit to be played certain games that appear on the list of approved casino games. There is one exception to this; games may be made available for a specified period in accordance with a Commission approved trial of a proposed new game. LCCP (June 2007) also set out that licensees must follow any rules for the playing of approved casino games, or other games of chance, as may be prescribed by the Commission.
1.4 The Commission stated that those casino games permitted in casinos prior to 1 September 2007 will automatically be included on the list of approved games under the Act, which will come into force on 1 September 2007. Following discussion with the industry it has been decided that Baccarat (banque), Chemin de Fer, and Super Pan 9 should not be included on the approved list as these are no longer played in British casinos.
Background
1.5 In September 2006 the Commission consulted on the types and rules of casino games. The Commission’s approach was to: