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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 16-1990

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Title 58—RECREATION

PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD

[ 58 PA. CODE CH. 681a ]

21 Baccarat; Table Game Rules of Play

[46 Pa.B. 7323]
[Saturday, November 19, 2016]

 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), adds Chapter 681a (relating to 21 Baccarat).

Purpose of this Final-Form Rulemaking

 This final-form rulemaking adds a new table game to the compliment of games available for play in this Commonwealth.

Explanation

 Section 681a.1 (relating to definitions) contains the definitions used throughout Chapter 681a. Section 681a.2 (relating to 21 Baccarat table; physical characteristics) contains the table physical characteristics. Section 681a.3 (relating to cards; number of decks; value of cards) details the number of cards and decks used to play the game. Section 681a.4 (relating to opening of the table for gaming) addresses the opening of the table for gaming. Section 681a.5 (relating to shuffle and cut of the cards) details how the cards are to be shuffled and cut. Section 681a.6 (relating to wagers) outlines the permissible wagers. Section 681a.7 (relating to procedure for dealing the cards; completion of each round of play) addresses how the cards are to be dealt and the round of play is to be completed. Section 681a.8 (relating to payout odds) outlines the permissible payout odds for winning wagers. Section 681a.9 (relating to irregularities) addresses irregularities in play.

 In 21 Baccarat, depending on the number of decks used for play of the game, the hold percentage for the optional Tie Wager is either 5.4% or 5.9% and between 5.8% and 8.0% for the optional Bonus Wager.

Comment and Response Summary

 Notice of proposed rulemaking was published at 46 Pa.B. 1433 (March 19, 2016). The Board did not receive comments from the regulated community or the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) regarding the proposed rulemaking.

Affected Parties

 Slot machine licensees may be impacted by this final-form rulemaking as they will have the option to offer another game to patrons at their licensed facilities.

Fiscal Impact

 Commonwealth. The Board does not expect that this final-form 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 final-form rulemaking will not have fiscal impact on political subdivisions of this Commonwealth.

 Private sector. This final-form rulemaking will provide certificate holders with additional table game options. If a certificate holder decides to offer 21 Baccarat within the licensed facility, the certificate holder will be required to train their dealers on the rules of play and may need to purchase new equipment. Costs incurred to train employees or purchase/lease equipment should be offset by the proceeds of gaming.

 General public. This final-form rulemaking will not have fiscal impact on the general public.

Paperwork Requirements

 If a certificate holder selects different options for the play of table games, the certificate holder will be required to submit an updated Rules Submission form reflecting the changes. These forms are available and submitted to Board staff electronically.

Effective Date

 This final-form rulemaking will become effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Regulatory Review

 Under section 5(a) of the Regulatory Review Act (71 P.S. § 745.5(a)), on March 9, 2016, the Board submitted a copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking, published at 46 Pa.B. 1433, to IRRC and the Chairpersons of the House Gaming Oversight Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee for review and comment.

 Under section 5(c) of the Regulatory Review Act, the Board shall submit to IRRC and the House and Senate Committees copies of comments received during the public comment period, as well as other documents when requested.

 Under section 5.1(j.2) of the Regulatory Review Act (71 P.S. § 745.5a(j.2)), on October 19, 2016, this final-form rulemaking was deemed approved by the House and Senate Committees. Under section 5(g) of the Regulatory Review Act, this final-form rulemaking was deemed approved by IRRC effective October 19, 2016.

Findings

 The Board finds that:

 (1) Public notice of intention to adopt these amendments was given under sections 201 and 202 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 769, No. 240) (45 P.S. §§ 1201 and 1202) and the regulations thereunder, 1 Pa. Code §§ 7.1 and 7.2.

 (2) This final-form rulemaking 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, are amended by adding §§ 681a.1—681a.9 to read as set forth at 46 Pa.B. 1433.

 (2) The Chairperson of the Board shall certify this order and 46 Pa.B. 1433 and deposit them with the Legislative Reference Bureau as required by law.

 (3) This order shall take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

DAVID M. BARASCH, 
Chairperson

 (Editor's Note: See 46 Pa.B. 7051 (November 5, 2016) for IRRC's approval order.)

 Fiscal Note: Fiscal Note 125-198 remains valid for the final adoption of the subject regulations.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 16-1990. Filed for public inspection November 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m.]


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