Boston 5 Stud Poker Table; Physical Characteristics
Effective Nov 21, 2025Mass. Register #1561MGL c. 23K, §§ 2, 4(37), and 5Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- (1) Boston 5 stud poker shall be played on a table having player positions for no more than six players on one side of the table and a place for the dealer on the opposite side. A true-to-scale rendering and a color photograph of the layout(s) shall be submitted to the Bureau prior to utilizing the layout design.
(2) The layout for a Boston 5 stud poker table shall contain, at a minimum:
- (a) The name or trade name of the gaming licensee;
- (b) A separate designated betting area at each player position for the placement of ante wagers;
- (c) A separate designated area shall be located immediately to the right of each ante betting area for the placement of first wagers;
- (d) A separate designated area shall be located immediately to the right of each first wager betting area for the placement of second wagers;
- (e) A separate designated area shall be located immediately above each ante betting area for the placement of optional bonus wagers; and
- (f) Notice of signage for payout odds for all authorized wagers.
- (3) A sign shall be posted at each Boston 5 stud poker table that lists the payout odds for all authorized wagers.
- (4) Each Boston 5 stud poker table shall have a drop box and a tip box attached to it on the same side of the table as, but on opposite sides of the dealer.