Australian Capital Territory
Casino Control (Mini Baccarat) Approval 2012 (No 1)
Notifiable Instrument NI2012–170
made under the  
Casino Control Act 2006, section 97 (Amendment of Rules for Authorised Games)

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Casino Control Act 2006 (the Act) regulates the operation of the casino in the Territory.  

Section 95 of the Act enables the casino licensee to apply in writing to the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission (the Commission) for a declaration that a game is an authorised game.  

Section 96 of the Act enables the casino licensee to apply in writing to the Commission for approval of the rules for an authorised game.  

Section 97 of the Act enables the casino licensee to apply in writing to the Commission for the approval of an amendment to the rules for an authorised game. A declaration under section 97 of the Act is a notifiable instrument.

The Commission declared Mini Baccarat an authorised game under section 95 of the Act, effective 1 May 2006. Rules for Mini Baccarat were approved under section 96 of the Act, effective 1 May 2006.

This instrument provides Commission approval for amended rules for the authorised game of Mini Baccarat pursuant to section 97 of the Act.

The amended rules appearing in the schedule to the instrument were submitted by the casino licensee and are largely the same as rules previously approved for the authorised game of Mini Baccarat except for the addition of a “no bet coup.” A “no bet coup” is where the casino supervisor may, at the request of a player, direct that no wagers be placed on up to three consecutive rounds of play if all of the players agree. The introduction of “no bet coups” brings the ACT rules into line with other Australian jurisdictions.