PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION CASINO REGULATORY MANUAL FOR CLARK SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LICENSEES Version 2.0 January 2016 Compiled By: GAMING LICENSING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Ma. Perpetua Theresa G. Flor Edwin D. Mendoza Rashere Ann P. Beriña Template Forms prepared by: Garry B. Evangelista Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department CASINO REGULAT ORY MANUAL FOR CLARK LICENSEES Ve r s i o n 2 .0 This page is intentionally left blank - 2 - CASINO REGULAT ORY MANUAL FOR CLARK LICENSEES Ve r s i o n 2 .0 FOREWORD PAGCOR‘s regulatory role is essential to the vision of the country taking a place among the world‘s top gaming jurisdictions. In principle, PAGCOR aims to: Ensure a level playing field among industry proponents; Maintain an orderly and predictable regulatory environment; Enforce license terms and conditions; Promote fairness and integrity in the conduct of games; Provide an underlying platform for responsible gambling; Disallow access to gaming venues by minors and financially vulnerable persons; and, Prevent licensed gaming venues from being used for illegal activities. Regulations and standards must be formulated in order to meet these objectives. Mature gaming jurisdictions around the world, especially those from the North American and Asian continents, appear to be appropriate models to emulate. Relevant regulations and standards from New Jersey, Nevada and Singapore were adapted to fit in Philippine setting. Moreover, all PAGCOR licensees were consulted in the preparation of this Casino Regulatory Manual. This Casino Regulatory Manual shall be read in conjunction with and is intended to supplement the Provisional License and Authority to Operate. - 3 - CASINO REGULAT ORY MANUAL FOR CLARK LICENSEES Ve r s i o n 2 .0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Regulation 1 – Definition of Terms Definition of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 17 Regulation 2 – Casino Layout Section 1. Maximum Gaming Area .............................................................................................. 39 Section 2. Designation of Gaming Areas ..................................................................................... 40 Section 3. Gaming Mix Ratios ...................................................................................................... 40 Section 4. Gaming Area to be Unobstructed ............................................................................... 40 Section 5. Card Shuffling Center .................................................................................................. 40 Section 6. Submission of Casino Layout Plan .............................................................................. 40 Section 7. Change to Casino Layout............................................................................................. 41 Section 8. Power to give directions or take disciplinary action ................................................... 42 Section 9. Duty of licensed gaming employee in relation to Casino Layout ............................... 43 Section 10. Minimum hotel room capacity required prior to issuance of Notice to Commence Casino Operations .................................................................... 44 Section 11. Gaming Capacity ......................................................................................................... 44 Regulation 3 – Gaming Tables Section 1. New or additional gaming tables ............................................................................... 46 Section 2. Gaming Table Relocation .......................................................................................... ..47 Section 3. Gaming Table Mix Ratio .............................................................................................. 48 Section 4. Gaming Tables Location .............................................................................................. 49 Section 5. Re-designation of a Gaming Table .............................................................................. 49 Section 6. Eligible Players ............................................................................................................ 49 Section 7. Authorized Currencies ................................................................................................ 50 Section 8. Table Limits ................................................................................................................. 50 Section 9. Authorized Casino Table Games ................................................................................. 51 Section 10. Table Game Rules and Mechanics .............................................................................. 52 - 4 - CASINO REGULAT ORY MANUAL FOR CLARK LICENSEES Ve r s i o n 2 .0 Section 11. Gaming Table Layouts subject to PAGCOR approval .................................................. 52 Section 12. Minimum requirements for Gaming Tables and Gaming Table Layouts .................... 52 (a) Blackjack ..................................................................................................................... 52 (b) Baccarat ...................................................................................................................... 55 (c) Roulette ...................................................................................................................... 56 (d) Pai-gow poker ............................................................................................................. 59 (e) Carribean stud poker .................................................................................................. 61 (f) Casino War .................................................................................................................. 63 (g) Pontoon ...................................................................................................................... 64 (h) Craps and Mini-craps .................................................................................................. 65 (i) Sic Bo/Big and Small .................................................................................................... 67 (j) Poker (Player-to-Player) .............................................................................................. 69 Section 13. Table Game Conversion .............................................................................................. 69 Section 14. Gaming Table Swapping .............................................................................................. 70 Section 15. Free Hands .................................................................................................................. 70 Section 16. Progressive Wagering ................................................................................................. 70 (a) Table Game Progressive Wagering Systems ............................................................... 70 (b) Poker Progressive Jackpots ......................................................................................... 71 (c) Cessation of Progressive Jackpots ............................................................................. 77 Section 17. Baccarat Tournaments ................................................................................................ 78 (a) Promotional Baccarat Tournaments ........................................................................... 78 (b) Regular Baccarat Tournaments ................................................................................... 79 Section 18. Increase or Decrease in Table Capital ........................................................................ 81 Section 19. Poker Room Tables .................................................................................................... 81 Section 20. Poker Tournaments .................................................................................................... 81 Regulation 4 – Electronic Gaming Machines Part I – General Provisions Section 1. Electronic Gaming Machines Ratio ............................................................................. 84 Section 2. Electronic Gaming Machines to comply with technical standards and other requirements.............................................................................................. 85 Section 3. Minimum Return-to-Player Percentage ..................................................................... 87 Section 4. Odds, Payouts and House Advantage ......................................................................... 88 Section 5. Modification of Electronic Gaming Machines............................................................. 89 - 5 - CASINO REGULAT ORY MANUAL FOR CLARK LICENSEES Ve r s i o n 2 .0 Section 6. Revocation of Approval of Electronic Gaming Machines ........................................... 92 Section 7. Duty of Licensee in relation to Electronic Gaming Machines ..................................... 92 Section 8. Final Tax on Player’s Winnings from Electronic Gaming Machines ............................ 93 Section 9. Stock Inventory Level for Electronic Gaming Machines ............................................. 93 Section 10. Movement of Electronic Gaming Machines in the Gaming Area ............................... 93 Section 11. Electronic Gaming Machine Tournament .................................................................. 93 Part II - Linked Jackpots Section 1. Details of