N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69D-1.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:69D-1.21 - Procedures for counting table inventory

(a) Whenever the table inventory is required to be counted pursuant to this subsection, a Table Inventory Slip shall be prepared. Table Inventory Slips shall be two-part forms, at a minimum, and on the original of the slip ("Closer") and the duplicate of the slip ("Opener"), the casino supervisor shall record the following:

1. The date and identification of the shift ended;

2. The game and table number;

3. The total value of each denomination of gaming chips, coins and/or plaques remaining at the gaming table; and

4. The total value of all denominations of gaming chips, coins and/or plaques remaining at the gaming table.

(b) Immediately prior to opening a gaming table for gaming, the casino supervisor assigned to such table shall unlock the table inventory.

(c) The dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table shall count the contents of the table inventory in the presence of the casino supervisor assigned to such table and shall agree the count to the Opener.

(d) The dealer or boxperson who counted the table inventory and the casino supervisor who observed the count shall sign the Opener attesting to the accuracy of the information recorded on the Opener.

(e) Any discrepancy between the amount of gaming chips, coins, and plaques counted and the amount of the gaming chips, coins, and plaques recorded on the Table Inventory Slip shall be immediately verbally reported to the casino manager, assistant casino manager, or table games shift manager in charge at such time and the security and surveillance departments. For any discrepancy greater than $ 25.00, security and surveillance personnel shall promptly prepare and sign a report. For any discrepancy of $ 100.00 or more, a copy of the report shall be provided to the Division.

1. If the discrepancy is identified prior to gaming activity on the table, the table inventory shall be recounted and documented on a corrected Table Inventory Slip by the Dealer and Supervisor.

i. Surveillance shall be required to review the CCTV coverage of the table closing and prepare a report documenting the table inventory by denomination and total of all denominations. A copy of the report shall be provided to the Division.

ii. Security shall be required to prepare and sign a report, which includes copies of the incorrect closer and corrected opener.

iii. Table games personnel shall prepare and sign a two-part Error Notification Form at the time the discrepancy was detected. The Error Notification Form shall include the date and time the document was prepared. A copy of the Error Notification Form shall be provided to the Division.

2. If the discrepancy is identified after gaming activity has commenced on the table, the following procedures shall be required:

i. Surveillance shall be notified and will be required to review the CCTV coverage of the table closing and prepare a report documenting the table inventory by denomination and total of all denominations. A copy of the report shall be provided to the Division.

ii. Upon verification of the correct table inventory by surveillance, the table games personnel assigned to the gaming table shall prepare and sign a two-part Error Notification Form at the time the discrepancy was detected. The Error Notification Form shall include the date and time the document was prepared. The Error Notification Form shall identify the denomination(s) affected and include the incorrect value(s) and correct value(s) of only the denominations affected. A copy of the Error Notification Form shall be provided to the Division.

(f) After the count of the table inventory and the signing of the Opener the slip shall be immediately deposited in the drop box attached to the gaming table by the dealer or boxperson.

(g) Whenever gaming tables remain open for gaming activity during the drop box collection:

1. The table inventory remaining at the gaming tables shall be counted by the dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table at the time of the drop box collection;

2. A casino supervisor shall observe and record the count on a Table Inventory Slip;

3. The dealer or boxperson who counted the table inventory and the casino supervisor who observed the count shall sign the Table Inventory Slip; and

4. The Closer shall be deposited in the drop box that is attached to the gaming table immediately prior to the drop box collection and the Opener shall be deposited in the drop box that is attached to the gaming table immediately following the drop box collection.

(h) Whenever gaming activity at a gaming table is concluded:

1. The table inventory remaining at the gaming table shall be counted by the dealer or boxperson assigned to the gaming table;

2. The count of table inventory shall be observed by and recorded on Table Inventory Slip by the casino supervisor assigned to the gaming table;

3. The dealer or boxperson who counted the table inventory and the casino supervisor who observed the count shall sign the Table Inventory Slip;

4. Upon meeting the signature requirements described above, the Closer shall be deposited in the drop box attached to the gaming table immediately prior to the closing of the table; and

5. The Opener and table inventory remaining at the table shall be placed in the table inventory container for any game other than craps or roulette, after which the container shall be locked and either transported directly to the cashiers' cage by a security department member or secured to the gaming table provided that there is adequate security. For craps and roulette, if the table inventory remains at the table the Opener shall be secured with the table inventory under the locked clear cover required by N.J.A.C. 13:69D-1.20.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69D-1.21

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1954(a), effective 8/3/2015

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1182(b), effective 7/1/2024