D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2299
The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
"ABC Board" means the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, established by D.C. Official Code § 25-201.
"ABRA" means the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration, established by D.C. Official Code § 25-202.
"Applicant" means an individual, group of individuals or entity who applies for a GOS License in the District of Columbia.
"Business Days" means any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays.
"CFO" means the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.
"Centralized Accounting System" or "CAS" means the accounting management system that continuously monitors each GOS Machine via a defined protocol, utilizing a dedicated line, Wi-Fi, or other secure transmission methods. A CAS main task is to provide logging, searching, and reporting of events to ensure the legality and integrity of the GOS Machines, as well as the collection of financial, metering data and the generation of various reports. The CAS is expected to facilitate the licensing and compliance (including support of 10% tax collection) mandated by statute and regulation.
"Claimant" means a player who has won a GOS prize and submitted a valid claim for payment within the required time frame.
"Days" means calendar days.
"Distributor" means a person licensed under this chapter to buy or lease GOS Machines, or any major components or parts of a GOS Machine, from manufacturers for sale or lease and distribution to retailers. A Distributor may also maintain or service a retailer's GOS Machine or any major component or part of a GOS Machine.
"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Office of Lottery and Gaming.
"Game of Skill" or "GOS" means a game in which the outcome is determined by the skill of the player rather than by chance. Whether a GOS may be played in the District of Columbia is determined by the Executive Director.
"GOS Licensee" or "Licensee" means the holder of a GOS license.
"GOS Claim Form" or "GOS Claim Form" means a printed or electronic form that may be printed, authorized by the Office that a Claimant shall complete and submit to the licensed Retailer along with the GOS Voucher to be eligible to collect a prize.
"GOS Machine(s)" or "GOS Machine" means a mechanical or electronic gaming device whose operation requires the payment of or the insertion of money, token, GOS Voucher, or similar object and the result of whose operation depends upon the skill of the player can reward the winning player or players with cash, a gift card, or a Voucher that can be redeemed for cash.
"GOS Machine gross revenue" or "GOS Revenue" means the total of cash or cash equivalents received from a GOS Machine minus the total of cash or cash equivalents paid to players as a result of a GOS Machine; cash or cash equivalents paid to purchase annuities to fund prizes payable to players over a period of time as a result of a GOS Machine; GOS Revenue also means the actual cost paid by the license holder for personal property distributed to a player as a result of a GOS Machine, excluding travel expenses, food, refreshments, lodging, and services.
"GOS Voucher" or "GOS Voucher" means an encrypted validation number from a GOS Machine for the winner of a GOS game. The GOS Voucher shall contain the total amount of the cash award and details used for payment of the cash award or non-cash prize.
"Legacy machine" means a GOS Machine with a valid Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration ("ABRA") endorsement from ABRA prior to October 1, 2020. ABRA licenses run concurrently with ABRA endorsements.
"Licensed establishment" means an on-premises retail establishment licensed by the ABC Board to sell, serve, and allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
"Licensed premises" means the physical location of a licensed establishment that is authorized by the Office to offer GOS Machines.
"Licensee" means a person who possesses a GOS manufacturer, Distributor, or Retailer license issued by the Office.
"Manufacturer" means a person that is licensed under this title that Manufactures or assembles GOS Machines for sale or lease to Distributors or provides to Distributors major components or parts of GOS Machines for the repair or maintenance of GOS Machines.
"Office" means the Office of Lottery and Gaming.
"Retailer" means a person that is licensed under this title to offer GOS Machines on its licensed premises.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2299