Fla. Admin. Code R. 75-11.024 (2026)

(1) The cardroom operator shall:

(a) Designate a flat fee or a timed rate fee as a rake for the cardroom and for each cardroom game; and,

(b) Conspicuously display the rake limits and method at each cardroom table for the players to see.

(2) If a flat fee rake is used in a game, it shall:

(a) Be placed in a designated rake circle or on top of a drop box slide;

(b) Remain in the designated circle or on top of the slide until a winner is declared and paid; and,

(c) Be dropped into the table drop box immediately after a winner is declared for a round, hand, or game.

(3) If a timed rate fee is used, it shall:

(a) Be collected prior to dealing the first hand for the stated time period by placing chips or tokens in a designated rake circle or drop box slide as identified in the internal controls; and,

(b) Be dropped into the table drop box immediately after it is collected.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History–New 1-7-97, Amended 9-7-08, Formerly 61D-11.024.

Effective: 9/7/2008.