3772-11-13. [Effective 1/1/2021] Primary and secondary sets of gaming chips  


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  • (A) Unless otherwise authorized by the executive director, each casino operator shall have a primary set of value chips, and a separate secondary set of value chips which shall conform to the color and design specifications set forth in this chapter. Casino operators may use non-value chips for roulette or certain player against player contests.

    (B) The secondary set of value chips shall have different secondary colors than the primary set for all denominations of twenty-five dollars and higher.

    (C) A casino operator shall remove a set of value or non-value chips from active play if any one of the following conditions are met:

    (1) A determination is made by the casino operator that the casino facility is receiving a significant number of counterfeit chips;

    (2) Any impropriety or defect in the utilization of a set of value or non-value chips makes removal of the set necessary; or

    (3) The executive director orders the removal of any set of chips.

    (D) An approved secondary set of value chips shall be placed into active play when the primary set of value chips is removed.

    (E) If a set of non-value chips is removed it must be replaced with a different set of approved non-value chips or the game must be closed for play.

Replaces: 3772-11-13


Effective: 1/1/2021
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 01/01/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3772.03, 3772.033
Rule Amplifies: 3772.03, 3772.033
Prior Effective Dates: 05/19/2012, 12/22/2012, 04/29/2017