12. Shuffling Device Malfunction
12.1 This rule, and rules 12.2 to 12.3, apply if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
12.1.1 A shuffling device is in use for a game of Mini Baccarat; and
12.1.2 It becomes evident, in a coup for which 1 or more cards have been dealt, that
the shuffling device is no longer capable of operating in the way it is intended
to operate; and
12.1.3 the malfunctioning of the shuffling device has not operated to the
disadvantaged of the casino operator or a player; and
12.1.4 another shuffling device is readily available; and
12.1.5 it is practicable to transfer cards to another shuffling device.
12.2 Where a shuffling device malfunctions without causing any damage to the cards in the
shuffling device, the cards in the shuffling device must be transferred to another shuffling
device and the game continued.
12.3 Where a shuffling device malfunctions and causes damage to any card in the shuffling
device:-12.3.1
the damaged cards in the malfunctioning shuffling device are to be removed
from play; and
12.3.2 the undamaged cards still in the malfunctioning shuffling device are to be
transferred from the malfunctioning shuffling device to another shuffling
device; and
12.3.3 the damaged cards are to be replaced with cards from a new deck, and the
replacement cards are to be placed in the shuffling device containing the
cards transferred from the malfunctioning shuffling device; and
12.3.4 the game is continued.
12.4 Where a shuffling device malfunctions and the casino operator or a player is
disadvantaged by reason of the malfunction, the coup is terminated, and the amount
wagered by each player must be returned to the player.
12.5 Where a shuffling device malfunctions and rules 12.1.4 or 12.1.5 can not be satisfied:
12.5.1 each player must be given the opportunity to have each amount wagered by
the player in the coup returned to the player; and
12.5.2 any damaged card must be replaced with cards from a new deck; and
12.5.3 the replacement cards, if any, and any undamaged cards in the shuffling
device are to be shuffled and cut in the same way as applies under rule 4; and
12.5.4 the coup for the players who elected not to have their wagers returned is
completed using a dealing shoe.