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Nov 30, 2004 | 1:43 am

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Here's someone with much credibility on the subject:

Mr. Dhuey:

I was asked to respond to your question regarding card facsimiles. Regulations for games that use card facsimiles can be found in WAC 230-40-010 and WAC 230-40-070, which you can retrieve via our Web site (www.wsgc.wa.gov), (under the tab "Rules and Laws" - these are "Rules").

The randomization is achieved by means of a computerized random number generator. The state does not have a rule that specifically address the degree of randomness required, however the approved software has been tested and passed by both the state gambling lab and an independent gaming lab. These labs look at issues such as system integrity and fairness (including whether randomization is sufficient).

In the approved blackjack facsimile games, the dealer must accept the next randomly drawn card, and cannot bury it to the advantage of the house.

Please feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any additional questions.

Robert Zaher
Tribal Electronic Gaming Coordinator
Washington State Gambling Commission
[email protected]

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