(1) Before a card game may be played, the dealer must ensure the cards have been shuffled.

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    (2) Cards, once completely shuffled, must be dealt out of the hand of the dealer.
    (3) If a “”button”” is used, the button shall designate which player does receive the advantage of playing and betting last.
    (4) The cardroom operator shall ensure that the button is moved around the card table in a clockwise fashion to provide each player equal opportunity.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 849.086. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Formerly 61D-11.003.