§ 2598. Obligation of Casino Operator in Relation to Conduct of Games
TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) § 2598. Obligation of Casino Operator in Relation to Conduct of Games. (a) A casino operator shall ensure that in any game in which playing cards are used such cards are at all times dealt from an item of gaming equipment specifically designated for that purpose and known as a “card shoe”. (b) A casino operator shall not issue or cause, permit or suffer to be issued any chips for gaming unless the chips are paid for: (1) in cash to their value; or (2) by chip purchase voucher issued by the casino on payment of the amount shown on the voucher. (c) A casino operator shall ensure that all gaming wagers are placed by the use of chips unless the rules of a game specifically permit the use of cash. (d) A casino operator shall ensure that all winning wagers are paid in full without any commission or levy other than a commission or levy provided for in the rules of a game. (e) A casino operator shall ensure that all winning wagers are paid in chips unless the rules of a game specifically permit payment by cash or check. (f) A casino operator shall during the hours of operation of a casino, at the request of a casino patron: (1) exchange chip purchase vouchers or chips issued by the casino for chips or other chips, as the case may be, as requested of an equivalent total value; (2) redeem chips or chip purchase vouchers issued by the casino for cash or an amount equivalent to the value of the chips or chip purchase vouchers; provided that the casino operator, if requested by the patron, may at his discretion issue for the whole or any part of the amount to be paid in cash, in lieu of cash, a check made payable to the patron and drawn on a bank account approved by the Commission for the purpose. (g) A casino operator shall not employ, engage or use or cause, permit or suffer any of his agents or employees or any other person to employ, engage or use any barker or shill to induce any person to enter a casino or play any game therein. (h) (1) A deposit, charge or levy, not being a commission or levy provided for in the rules of a game, shall not be charged, taken or made, directly or indirectly, by a casino operator, on, from, to or in respect of any person for the right to enter a casino or play any game therein. (2) It is immaterial that any such deposit, charge or levy is or is claimed to be refundable. (i) A casino key employee or a casino employee shall not gamble in a casino in which he is employed or with which he is associated: (1) wager at any game; or (2) solicit or accept any tip, gratuity, consideration or other benefit from any player or patron at that casino. Source: Tinian Local Initiative 1, § 82, modified; amended by TLL 21-9, § 4 (§ 2598) (Mar. 30, 2020).
TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.) Commission Comment: [Historical comments removed.]
Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission