RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 58—RECREATION
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
[58 PA. CODE CHS. 623b, 627b AND 629b]
Craps and Mini-Craps Side Wagers and Variations; Minibaccarat Side Wagers and Variations; Midibaccarat Side Wagers and Variations; Temporary Regulations
[52 Pa.B. 1491]
[Saturday, March 12, 2022]The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board), under the general authority in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1202(b)(30) (relating to general and specific powers) and the specific authority in 4 Pa.C.S. § 13A02(1) and (2) (relating to regulatory authority) and § 13A03 (relating to temporary table game regulations), adopts the temporary regulations in Chapters 623b, 627b and 629b (relating to Craps and Mini-Craps side wagers and variations—temporary regulations; Minibaccarat side wagers and variations—temporary regulations; and Midibaccarat side wagers and variations—temporary regulations) to read as set forth in Annex A. The Board's temporary regulations are added to Part VII (relating to Gaming Control Board) as part of Subpart K (relating to table games).
Purpose of this Temporary Rulemaking
This temporary rulemaking adds a new side wager to the game of Craps and adds provisions for the offering of a mystery bonus on the Royal 9 Progressive wagers in Minibaccarat and Midibaccarat.
Explanation
The first side wager included in this temporary rulemaking is the Hot Shooter Jackpot wager for the table game Craps. This wager must be placed by a player prior to the come out roll starting a round of Craps. If the shooter of the dice rolls eight or more times before a seven out roll occurs, the Hot Shooter Jackpot wager shall win, and payouts shall be determined on the amount of rolls that take place before the seven out roll.
The Board is also adding a mystery bonus payout to two existing progressive wagers in two games, Minibaccarat and Midibaccarat. These mystery bonuses have must-hit-by amounts, where if a player's contribution to the mystery jackpot puts it over the randomly generated must-hit-by amount, that player wins the jackpot.
Fiscal Impact
Commonwealth. The Board does not expect that this temporary rulemaking will have a fiscal impact on the Board or other Commonwealth agencies. Updates to Rules Submission forms and internal control procedures will be reviewed by existing Board staff.
Political subdivisions. This temporary rulemaking will not have fiscal impact on political subdivisions of this Commonwealth.
Private sector. This temporary rulemaking will provide certificate holders with an additional table game option. If a certificate holder decides to offer any of the side wagers or variations, or both—temporary regulations within the licensed facility, the certificate holder will be required to train their dealers on the rules of play and purchase new equipment—specifically table layouts corresponding to the game and wagers offered. Costs incurred to train employees or purchase/lease equipment should be offset by the proceeds of gaming.
General public.
This temporary rulemaking will not have fiscal impact on the general public.
Paperwork Requirements
If a certificate holder seeks to offer any of the side wagers or variations contained in these temporary regulations the certificate holder will be required to submit a Rules Submission form reflecting the choices in how the game will be offered and with the selected side wagers and variations identified. These forms are available on the Board's public web site and submitted to Board staff electronically.
Effective Date
This temporary rulemaking will become effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will expire 3 years from the date of publication.
Public Comments
While this temporary rulemaking will be effective upon publication, the Board is seeking comments from the public and affected parties as to how this temporary rulemaking might be improved. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments, suggestions or objections regarding this temporary rulemaking within 30 days after the date of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin to Chad W. Zimmermann, Assistant Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, 303 Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9060, Attention: Public Comment on Regulation # 125-241.
Contact Person
The contact person for questions about this temporary rulemaking is Chad W. Zimmermann, Assistant Chief Counsel, at (717) 346-8300.
Regulatory Review
Under 4 Pa.C.S. § 1303A, the Board is authorized to adopt temporary regulations which are not subject to the provisions of sections 201—205 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 769, No. 240), (45 P.S. §§ 1201—1205), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law; the Regulatory Review Act (71 P.S. §§ 745.1—745.14); and sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the Commonwealth Attorneys Act (71 P.S. §§ 732-204(b) and 732-301(10)). These temporary regulations expire 3 years after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Findings
The Board finds that:
(1) Under 4 Pa.C.S. § 1303A, the temporary regulations are exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Review Act, sections 201—205 of the Commonwealth Documents Law and sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the Commonwealth Attorney Act.
(2) The adoption of the temporary regulations is necessary and appropriate for the administration and enforcement of 4 Pa.C.S. Part II (relating to gaming).
Order
The Board, acting under 4 Pa.C.S. Part II, orders that:
(1) The regulations of the Board, 58 Pa. Code Chapters 623b, 627b and 629b, are amended by adding § 623b.4 and amending §§ 627b.3 and 629b.3 to read as set forth in Annex A.
(2) The temporary regulations are effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(3) The temporary regulations will be posted on the Board's web site and published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(4) The temporary regulations shall be subject to amendment as deemed necessary by the Board.
(5) The Chairperson of the Board shall certify this order and Annex A and deposit them with the Legislative Reference Bureau as required by law.
DENISE J. SMYLER,
ChairpersonFiscal Note: 125-241. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 58. RECREATION
PART VII. GAMING CONTROL BOARD
Subpart K. TABLE GAMES
CHAPTER 623b. CRAPS AND MINI-CRAPS SIDE WAGERS AND VARIATIONS—TEMPORARY REGULATIONS § 623b.4. Hot Shooter Jackpot wager.
(a) If the certificate holder offers Craps on a fully automated electronic gaming table or a hybrid gaming table, the certificate holder may offer players the option to place a Hot Shooter Jackpot wager.
(b) The layout for a Craps table shall be submitted to the Bureau of Gaming Operations for approval in accordance with § 601a.10(a) (relating to approval of table game layouts, signage and equipment) and if the certificate holder offers the Hot Shooter Jackpot wager, in addition to the requirements in § 623a.2 (relating to Craps and Mini-Craps tables; physical characteristics) the electronic or hybrid layout shall contain a separate area designated for the electronic placement of the Hot Shooter Jackpot wager for each player.
(c) A player may place a Hot Shooter Jackpot wager by electronically placing a value chip on the designated area of the table layout prior to the shooter throwing the dice on the come out roll to establish a point.
(d) If after the come out roll the shooter:
(1) Throws the dice 7 times or less before the next 7 out, the Hot Roller Jackpot wager shall lose.
(2) Throws the dice 8 times or more before the next 7 out, the Hot Roller Jackpot wager shall win and be paid in accordance with subsection (e).
(e) The certificate holder shall pay out winning Hot Shooter Jackpot wagers at the odds in the following payout tables selected by the certificate holder in its Rules Submission form filed in accordance with § 601a.2 (relating to table games Rules Submissions):
Outcome Paytable 8 to 15 rolls 1 to 1 16 to 23 rolls 2 to 1 24 to 31 rolls 4 to 1 32 to 39 rolls 6 to 1 40 to 44 rolls 11 to 1 45 to 49 rolls 29 to 1 50 or more rolls 99 to 1
CHAPTER 627b. MINIBACCARAT SIDE WAGERS AND VARIATIONS—TEMPORARY REGULATIONS § 627b.3. Royal 9 Progressive wager.
* * * * * (g) Royal 9 Progressive wager paytable for $1 wager.
(1) If a table game certificate holder offers a $1 denomination Royal 9 Progressive wager, the Royal 9 Progressive wager pay table is as follows:
Hand Paytable Personal King 9 v. Personal King 9 100% of Mega Jackpot Personal King 9 on Banker Hand 100% Major Jackpot Personal King 9 on Player Hand 100% Minor Jackpot Mega Envy—Any Position's King 9 v. King 9 $1,000 Suited Royal 9 Tie Hand $300 Royal 9 Tie Hand $50 Any Suited Royal 9 $10 Any Royal 9 $5 (2) The rate of progression for the meters used for the Royal 9 Progressive wager must be specified in the certificate holder's Rules Submission filed in accordance with § 601a.2. If a table game certificate holder offers a $1 denomination Royal 9 Progressive, the initial and reset amounts must also be in the Rules Submission and shall be at least $10,000 for the Mega Jackpot, $90 for the Major Jackpot and $90 for the Minor Jackpot.
(h) If the progressive table game system utilized by the certificate holder has the capability to offer a mystery progressive, the seed and reseed amount, random must hit by amount and incrementation rate shall be as follows:
Configuration Reseed Random Must-Hit-By Incrementation Rate 1 $250 $1,000 5% 2 $100 $500 5% 3 $100 $200 2%
CHAPTER 629b. MIDIBACCARAT SIDE WAGERS AND VARIATIONS—TEMPORARY REGULATIONS § 629b.3. Royal 9 Progressive wager.
* * * * * (g) Royal 9 Progressive wager paytable for $1 wager.
(1) If a table game certificate holder offers a $1 denomination Royal 9 Progressive wager, the Royal 9 Progressive wager pay table is as follows:
Hand Pay Table Personal King 9 v. Personal King 9 100% of Mega Jackpot Personal King 9 on Banker Hand 100% Major Jackpot Personal King 9 on Player Hand 100% Minor Jackpot Mega Envy—Any Position's King 9 v. King 9 $1,000 Suited Royal 9 Tie Hand $300 Royal 9 Tie Hand $50 Any Suited Royal 9 $10 Any Royal 9 $5 (2) The rate of progression for the meters used for the Royal 9 Progressive wager must be specified in the certificate holder's Rules Submission filed in accordance with § 601a.2. If a table game certificate holder offers a $1 denomination Royal 9 Progressive wager, the initial and reset amounts must also be in the Rules Submission and shall be at least $10,000 for the Mega Jackpot, $90 for the Major Jackpot, and $90 for the Minor Jackpot.
(h) If the progressive table game system utilized by the certificate holder has the capability to offer a mystery progressive, the seed and reseed amount, random must hit by amount and incrementation rate shall be as follows:
Configuration Reseed Random Must-Hit-By Incrementation Rate 1 $250 $1,000 5% 2 $100 $500 5% 3 $100 $200 2%
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 22-376. Filed for public inspection March 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m.]
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