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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

59.   Opening table for gaming

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    (1)   After receiving the 6 or more decks of cards at the red dog table, the dealer shall sort and inspect the cards after which a Gaming Supervisor shall also inspect the cards.

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    (2)   Following the inspection of the cards by the dealer and a Gaming Supervisor assigned to the red dog table, the cards shall be spread out face upwards on the red dog table for visual inspection by the first participant or participants to arrive at the red dog table.

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    (3)   The cards shall be spread out in columns by deck according to suit and in sequence and the cards in each suit shall be laid out in sequence within the suit.

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    (4)   After the first participant is, or participants are, afforded an opportunity to visually inspect the cards, the cards shall be turned face downward on the red dog table, mixed thoroughly by a washing or chemmy shuffle of the cards and stacked.