Casino Gaming Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1997 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1997 No. 223 Casino Control Act 1982 CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT RULE (No. 1) 1997 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Rule amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Amendment of s 6 (Use of cash in certain games) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Insertion of new pt 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PART 20—TRI-CHRO 455 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 456 Table and layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 457 Way wagers may be made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 458 Use of non-value chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 459 Minimum and maximum wagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 460 How tri-chro ball drawing device operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 461 Drawing 54 ball tri-chro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 462 Drawing 63 ball tri-chro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 463 Drawing and notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 464 No unauthorised operation of tri-chro drawing device . . . . . . . . . . . 6 465 Malfunction by tri-chro ball drawing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 466 Malfunction by tri-chro random result generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 467 Permissible wagers, required ball selections and payout odds . . . . 7

s1 2 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 ˙ Short title 1. This rule may be cited as the Casino Gaming Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1997 . ˙ Rule amended 2. This rule amends the Casino Gaming Rules 1985 . ˙ Amendment of s 6 (Use of cash in certain games) 3. Section 6, ‘craps and two-up’— omit, insert— ‘craps, two-up and tri-chro’. ˙ Insertion of new pt 20 4. After part 19— insert— ‘ PART 20—TRI-CHRO ˙ ‘ Definitions ‘ 455. In this part— “ball” includes, for the use of a tri-chro random result generator, an electronic representation of a ball. “required ball selection” , for a permissible wager for a game of tri-chro, means the balls that must be selected by the tri-chro drawing device used for the game, if the permissible wager is to be a winning wager. “tri-chro ball drawing device” means a device— (a) containing— (i) for 54 ball tri-chro—54 balls; and (ii) for 63 ball tri-chro—63 balls; and (b) designed and used to select, at random and 1 at a time, 2 balls.

s4 3 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 “tri-chro drawing device” means— (a) a tri-chro ball drawing device; or (b) a tri-chro random result generator. “tri-chro random result generator” means an electronic device designed and used— (a) to select, at random, 2 balls from— (i) for 54 ball tri-chro—54 balls; and (ii) for 63 ball tri-chro—63 balls; and (b) to display the 2 balls selected at the table or location at which tri-chro is being played. ˙ ‘ Table and layout ‘ 456.(1) Tri-chro is played at a table having a place for the dealer on one side and places for the players on the opposite side. ‘ (2) The layout for the table is shown— (a) for 54 ball tri-chro—in diagram 20; and (b) for 63 ball tri-chro—in diagram 21. ‘ (3) The name of, or logo for, the casino at which tri-chro is being played must be included in the layout in approximately the position shown— (a) for 54 ball tri-chro—in diagram 20; and (b) for 63 ball tri-chro—in diagram 21. ‘ (4) A drop box must be attached to the table. ‘ (5) The following things must be present at the table while tri-chro is being played— (a) a tri-chro drawing device; (b) a control panel— (i) to operate the tri-chro drawing device; and (ii) to electronically illuminate the winning areas of the layout. ‘ (6) The table layout must include the permissible wagers and their

s4 4 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 payout odds. ‘ (7) A casino operator may use any name the casino operator considers appropriate for tri-chro. ˙ ‘ Way wagers may be made ‘ 457.(1) A wager on tri-chro is made by placing gaming chips in the appropriate area of the tri-chro layout. ‘ (2) A wager cannot be made orally. ‘ (3) Each player is responsible for correctly positioning the player’s wager or wagers on the layout. ˙ ‘ Use of non-value chips ‘ 458.(1) The dealer must not issue the same coloured non-value chips to more than 1 player unless all the players issued with the chips agree to the issue. ‘ (2) A non-value chip may be used only at the table at which it was issued. ‘ (3) The dealer may accept a non-value chip in exchange for a value chip only if— (a) the non-value chip was issued at the dealer’s table; or (b) the non-value chip was issued at a table that is closed when the player asks for the non-value chip to be redeemed. ˙ ‘ Minimum and maximum wagers ‘ 459.(1) If the minimum wager permitted for a game of tri-chro played at a table or location is $5 or less, the maximum wager permitted for the table or location must be at least— (a) if the payout odds are 3 to 4—$1 200; or (b) if the payout odds are 6 to 5—$800; or (c) if the payout odds are 33 to 10—$300; or (d) if the payout odds are 8 to 1—$125; or

s4 5 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 (e) if the payout odds are 27 to 1—$35; or (f) if the payout odds are 38 to 1—$25; or (g) if the payout odds are 65 to 1—$15; or (h) if the payout odds are 90 to 1—$10. ‘ (2) The letters and numbers on a sign showing the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a game of tri-chro must be at least 8 mm high. ˙ ‘ How tri-chro ball drawing device operates ‘ 460. A tri-chro ball drawing device operates by— (a) rotating the part of the device that holds the balls in 1 direction for at least 2 revolutions to allow any balls held in the retaining arms to return to the main body of the device and mix with the remainder of the balls; and (b) then rotating the part in the opposite direction drawing 1 ball only on each revolution until 2 balls are drawn. ˙ ‘ Drawing 54 ball tri-chro ‘ 461.(1) The result for a game of 54 ball tri-chro is decided by the random selection of 2 balls from a total of 54 balls. ‘ (2) The 54 balls consist of 3 groups of 18, coloured respectively red, green and gold. ‘ (3) In each colour group, 7 of the 18 balls have a star imprinted on them. ˙ ‘ Drawing 63 ball tri-chro ‘ 462.(1) The result for a game of 63 ball tri-chro is decided by the random selection of 2 balls from a total of 63 balls. ‘ (2) The 63 balls consist of 3 groups of 21, coloured respectively red, green and gold. ‘ (3) In each colour group, 7 of the 21 balls have a star imprinted on them.

s4 6 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 ˙ ‘ Drawing and notification ‘ 463.(1) Before activating the tri-chro drawing device, the dealer must call ‘no more bets’. ‘ (2) A wager must not be placed, changed or withdrawn after the tri-chro drawing device has been activated. ‘ (3) After the drawing, the dealer— (a) announces the result; and (b) uses the control panel to illuminate the winning areas of the layout. ˙ ‘ No unauthorised operation of tri-chro drawing device ‘ 464. A tri-chro drawing device may be operated only by a casino employee or a casino key employee who is responsible for the operation of a game of tri-chro. ˙ ‘ Malfunction by tri-chro ball drawing device ‘ 465.(1) This section applies if a tri-chro ball drawing device malfunctions during a drawing. ‘ (2) If the tri-chro ball drawing device can be operated by hand, but otherwise in the way it is intended to operate, a dealer may operate the device by hand to complete the drawing. ‘ (3) If the tri-chro ball drawing device cannot be operated under subsection (2), the drawing is not effective for deciding the result. ‘ (4) If a ball breaks and only part of the ball is drawn— (a) the part ball drawn is not to be used for deciding the result; and (b) the drawing must be completed; and (c) at the completion of the drawing, the dealer, in the presence of an inspector, must replace the broken ball in the tri-chro ball drawing device.

s4 7 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 ˙ ‘ Malfunction by tri-chro random result generator ‘ 466. If a tri-chro random result generator malfunctions during a drawing— (a) any balls selected are not to be used for deciding the result; and (b) a new drawing may be conducted only with an inspector’s approval. ˙ ‘ Permissible wagers, required ball selections and payout odds ‘ 467.(1) The permissible wagers, required ball selections and payout odds for a 54 ball game of tri-chro are— Permissible wager Required ball selection Payout odds 1. red star pair 2 red balls, each with a star 65 to 1 2. green star pair 2 green balls, each with a star 65 to 1 3. gold star pair 2 gold balls, each with a star 65 to 1 4. odd stars red and 1 red ball and 1 green ball, each 27 to 1 green with a star 5. odd stars green 1 green ball and 1 gold ball, 27 to 1 and gold each with a star 6. odd stars gold 1 gold ball and 1 red ball, each 27 to 1 and red with a star 7. any red pair 2 red balls 8 to 1 8. any green pair 2 green balls 8 to 1 9. any gold pair 2 gold balls 8 to 1 10. odd pair red 1 red ball and 1 green ball and green 33 to 10 11. odd pair green 1 green ball and 1 gold ball and gold 33 to 10 12. odd pair gold 1 gold ball and 1 red ball and red 33 to 10 13. no red 2 balls, neither of which is red 6 to 5

s4 8 s4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 14. no green 2 balls, neither of which is 6 to 5 green 15. no gold 2 balls, neither of which is gold 6 to 5 16. any red 2 balls, at least 1 of which is red 3 to 4 17. any green 2 balls, at least 1 of which is 3 to 4 green 18. any gold 2 balls, at least 1 of which is 3 to 4 gold 19. any star 2 balls, at least 1 of which has a 3 to 4. star ‘ (2) The permissible wagers, required ball selections and payout odds for a 63 ball game of tri-chro are— Permissible wager Required ball selection Payout odds 1. red star pair 2 red balls, each with a star 90 to 1 2. green star pair 2 green balls, each with a star 90 to 1 3. gold star pair 2 gold balls, each with a star 90 to 1 4. odd stars red and 1 red ball and 1 green ball, each 38 to 1 green with a star 5. odd stars green 1 green ball and 1 gold ball, 38 to 1 and gold each with a star 6. odd stars gold 1 gold ball and 1 red ball, each 38 to 1 and red with a star 7. any red pair 2 red balls 8 to 1 8. any green pair 2 green balls 8 to 1 9. any gold pair 2 gold balls 8 to 1 10. odd pair red and 1 red ball and 1 green ball green 33 to 10 11. odd pair green 1 green ball and 1 gold ball and gold 33 to 10 12. odd pair gold and 1 gold ball and 1 red ball red 33 to 10

s4 13. no red 14. no green 15. no gold 16. any red 17. any green 18. any gold 19. any star 9 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) s4 No. 223, 1997 2 balls, neither of which is red 2 balls, neither of which is green 2 balls, neither of which is gold 2 balls, at least 1 of which is red 2 balls, at least 1 of which is green 2 balls, at least 1 of which is gold 2 balls, at least 1 of which has a star 6 to 5 6 to 5 6 to 5 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4.

s 4 10 s 4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 ‘DIAGRAM 20—TRI-CHRO TABLE LAYOUT (54 BALL GAME)

s 4 11 s 4 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) No. 223, 1997 ‘DIAGRAM 21—TRI-CHRO TABLE LAYOUT (63 BALL GAME) ’.

12 Casino Gaming Amendment (No. 1) ENDNOTES 1. Made by the Minister on 16 July 1997. 2. Notified in the gazette on 18 July 1997. 3. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4. The administering agency is the Treasury Department. © State of Queensland 1997 No. 223, 1997