2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

15.   Opening table for gaming

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    (1)   After receiving the 4 or more decks of cards at the blackjack table, the dealer shall sort and inspect the cards after which a Gaming Supervisor shall also inspect the cards.

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    (2)   After the cards are inspected under subregulation (1) —

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      (a)     the cards shall be spread out face upwards on the table for visual inspection by the first player or players to arrive at the blackjack table;

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      (b)     the cards shall be spread out in horizontal fan shaped columns by deck according to suit and in sequence; and

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      (c)     the cards in each suit shall be laid out in sequence within the suit.

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    (3)   After the first player or players are afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards under subregulation (2), the cards shall be turned face downward on the blackjack table, mixed thoroughly by a washing or a chemmy shuffle of the cards and stacked.