Cards: physical characteristics

(1) Cards used to play blackjack and baccarat shall be in decks of fifty-two cards each, with each card identical in size and shape to every other card in such deck. (2) Each deck shall be composed of four suits - diamonds, spades, clubs, and hearts. (3) Each suit shall be composed of 13 cards - ace, king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. (4) The back of each card in the deck shall be identical and no card shall contain any markings, symbol, or design that will enable a person to know the card. (5) The backs of all cards in the deck shall be designed so as to diminish as far as possible the ability of any person to place concealed markings thereon. (6) The design to be placed on the backs of cards used by a Casino shall be submitted to the Board for approval prior to use of such cards in gaming activity. (7) Each deck of cards shall be packaged separately and shall contain a seal affixed to the opening of such package. (8) Nothing in this regulation shall prohibit a manufacturer from manufacturing decks of cards with jokers contained therein provided such jokers are not used by the Casino in the play of the games. Gaming Control 57