10 Del. Admin. Code § 203-35.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 203-35.0 - Gaming Tournaments

35.1 A gaming tournament is a contest or event wherein persons play a game or games previously authorized by the agency in competition with each other to determine the winner of a prize or prizes. A gaming tournament shall include, but is not limited to, any contest or event wherein an entry fee is paid to play a game previously approved by the Director. An entry fee shall include any fee paid directly or indirectly, by or on behalf of the person playing in the tournament.

35.2 All entry fees and costs associated with tournaments shall be reported to the agency in a manner approved by the Director. All entry fees, other than a buy-in amount, which is used to pay cash prizes, shall be included in the calculation of gross revenue, and no fees associated with holding the tournament shall be deducted.

35.3 All gaming tournaments conducted by or on behalf of the agent are subject to prior written approval by the agency and are subject to the rules of authorized games and approved internal controls established in these regulations.

35.3.1 A request for approval of a gaming tournament shall be made in writing and received by the agency at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement date of the tournament. The request for approval shall contain a complete description of the tournament, the manner of entry, a description of those persons eligible to enter the tournament, the entry fee assessed if any, the prizes to be awarded, the manner in which the prizes are to be awarded, and the dates of the tournament. The agency may request additional information prior to rendering a decision.

35.3.2 This section supplements, but does not replace, the regulations for the conduct of promotional video lottery tournaments set forth in subsection 7.17.

10 Del. Admin. Code § 203-35.0

22 DE Reg. 500 (12/1/2018) (Final)