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Can you summarize MDCR 36.05.02.13?
Table Game Equipment > Dice Receipt, Storage, Inspection, and Removal.
Short Summary
This regulation governs the receipt, storage, inspection, and removal of dice in table games. Facility operators are required to immediately unload and transport shipments of dice to a secure area under surveillance. The boxes of dice must be inspected to ensure the seals are intact and free from tampering. Dice are stored in a Commission-approved storage area with controlled access. Dice for gaming are distributed from the approved storage area. A floorperson or above, in the presence of a security department employee, removes the appropriate number of dice for each gaming day. Envelopes and containers used to hold or transport dice must be transparent, designed with tamper-evident seals, and approved by the Commission. Dice are inspected and distributed to gaming tables according to specified procedures. At the end of each gaming day, dice used for play are visually inspected for tampering. Dice showing evidence of tampering are reported and placed in sealed envelopes or containers. Reserve dice in locked compartments may be collected, returned to storage, or retained for future use. Facility operators must submit internal control procedures for dice inventory, daily reconciliation, and physical inventory. Dice that are to be destroyed or cancelled must be done within 7 days of collection. Sets of dice are rotated and replaced regularly. Overall, this regulation ensures the integrity and fairness of dice used in table games.
Whom does it apply to?
Facility operators and employees involved in the handling of dice in table games
What does it govern?
Receipt, storage, inspection, and removal of dice in table games
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Maryland