N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5322.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 5322.11 - Dice; physical characteristics

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each die used in a game authorized by the commission shall:

(1) be formed in the shape of a perfect cube and of a size no smaller than 0.750 inches on each side or any larger than 0.775 inches on each side;

(2) be transparent and made exclusively of cellulose except for the spots or name of the gaming facility and serial numbers or letters contained thereon;

(3) have the surface of each of its sides perfectly flat and the spots contained in each side perfectly flush with the area surrounding the spots;

(4) have all edges and corners perfectly square and forming perfect 90 degree angles;

(5) have the texture and finish of each side exactly identical to the texture and finish of all other sides;

(6) have its weight equally distributed throughout the cube and no side of the cube heavier or lighter than any other side of the cube;

(7) have its six sides bearing circular spots from one to six respectively, with the diameter of each spot equal to the diameter of every other spot on the die;

(8) have spots arranged so that the side containing one spot is directly opposite the side containing six spots, the side containing two spots is directly opposite the side containing five spots and the side containing three spots is directly opposite the side containing four spots. Each spot shall be placed on the die by drilling into the surface of the cube and filling the drilled out portion with a compound that is equal in weight to the weight of the cellulose drilled out, and that forms a permanent bond with the cellulose cube and shall extend into the cube exactly the same distance as every other spot extends into the cube to an accuracy tolerance of 0.0004 inches; and

(9) have the name, logo or other approved identification of the gaming facility imprinted or impressed thereon.

(b) Each die used in the authorized game of pai gow poker shall comply with the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section except as follows:

(1) each die shall be formed in the shape of a perfect cube and of a size no smaller than 0.637 inches on each side or any larger than 0.643 inches on each side; and

(2) the spots on each die do not have to be equal in diameter.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5322.11

Adopted New York State Register September 21, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 38, eff. 9/21/2016