La. Admin. Code tit. 42 § III-1701
A. The provisions of the Act relating to definitions, words and terms are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof and will therefore apply and govern the interpretation of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires or unless specifically redefined in a particular Section. Any word or term not defined in these rules shall have the same meaning ascribed to it in the Act. Any word not defined by the Act or these regulations shall be construed in accordance with its plain and ordinary meaning.
B. As used in the Part III, Part VII, Part IX and Part XIII of Title 42 of the Louisiana Administrative Code, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings.
Act-the Louisiana Gaming Control Law, R.S. 27:1 et seq.
Administrative Action-any revocation, suspension, finding of unsuitability, or conditioning of a license or permit, or imposition of a civil penalty.
Affiliate-
a. a person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediary or holding company, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with the licensee, casino operator or casino manager and is involved in gaming activities in this state or involved in the ownership of property in this state upon which gaming activities are conducted;
b. whenever the term affiliate is used with respect to the casino operator, the term also means and includes any person holding a direct or indirect shareholder interest that gives such person the ability to control the casino operator or any person owning a 5 percent or more direct interest in the casino operator.
i. For purposes of calculating the percentage of ownership interest, the following shall be attributed to such person:
(a). the ownership, income, or profit interest held by a trustee of a trust of which a person is a beneficiary; and
(b). the interest held by a member of such person's immediate family. Immediate family means a person's spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins to the first degree.
ii. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a shareholder owning, directly or indirectly, 5 percent or more ownership, income or profit interest in a corporation, the shares of which are widely held and publicly traded, shall not be an affiliate of a person, unless the board determines the shareholder controls that person or an intermediary, effectively controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, a specified person.
Applicant-any person who has submitted an application or bid to the board or division for a license, permit, registration, contract, certificate or other finding of suitability or approval, or renewal thereof, authorized by the Act or rule of the board.
Applicant Records-those records which contain information and data pertaining to an applicant's criminal record, background, and financial records, furnished to or obtained by the board or division from any source incidental to an investigation for licensing or permitting, findings of suitability, registration, the continuing obligation to maintain suitability, or other approval.
Application-the documentation, forms and schedules prescribed by the board or division upon which an applicant seeks a license, permit, registration, contract, certificate or other finding of suitability or approval, or renewal thereof, authorized by the Act or rule. Application also includes questionnaires, information, disclosure statements, financial statements, affidavits, and all documents incorporated in, attached to, or submitted by an applicant or requested by the board or division.
Approve, Approves, Approved or Approval-the authority of the board or division, prior to an action or transaction, to confirm, uphold or grant permission with respect to the subject matter of that action or transaction.
Architectural Plans and Specifications or Architectural Plans or Plans or Specifications-all of the plans, drawings, and specifications for the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a riverboat or the official gaming establishment or a licensed eligible facility, including, but not limited to, detailed specifications and illustrative drawings or models depicting the proposed size, layout and configuration of the component parts of the vessel, or the official gaming establishment or licensed eligible facility, including electrical and plumbing systems, engineering, structure, and aesthetic interior and exterior design as are prepared by one or more licensed professional architects and engineers. Architectural plans and specifications does not include FF and E.
Associated Equipment-any gaming equipment which does not affect the outcome of the game, is not used to facilitate gaming funds transfers or is not related to the security of a gaming device, except as otherwise provided in these rules.
Background Investigation-all efforts, whether prior to or subsequent to the filing of an application, designed to discover information about an applicant, affiliate, licensee, permittee, registrant, casino operator or other person required to be found suitable and includes without time limitations, any additional or deferred efforts to fully develop the understanding of information which was provided or should have been provided or obtained during the application process.
Base Amount-the amount of the progressive jackpot offered before it increases.
Berth-a location where a riverboat is or will be authorized to dock as provided in the Act and rules.
Board-the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Business Entity or Legal Entity-a natural person, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint stock association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, business association, cooperative association, professional corporation or any other legal entity or organization through which business is conducted.
Business Year-the annual period used by a licensee or casino operator for internal accounting purposes as approved by the division.
Casino-the entirety of the building and improvements including the furniture, fixture, and equipment, the operating equipment and operating supplies and all other improvements located at the licensed eligible facility, at the Rivergate site in the parish of Orleans or upon a riverboat.
Casino Gaming Operations-gaming operations offered or conducted at or in the official gaming establishment.
Casino Manager-a person with whom the casino operator contracts to provide all or substantially all of the services necessary for the day-to-day management and operation of the official gaming establishment pursuant to the casino operating contract and these regulations, who or which has been found suitable by the board.
Casino Operating Contract-a contract let or bid by the board, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, authorizing a casino operator to conduct casino gaming operations at the official gaming establishment for the benefit of the state and the casino operator.
Casino Operator-any person who enters into a casino operating contract with the board.
Certification Fees-the fees charged by the board or division incidental to the certification of documents.
Chairman-the chairman of the board.
Cheating Device-any tangible object, item, contrivance, part or device, including a computerized, electronic or mechanical device used, or attempted to be used, to alter the randomness of any game or any gaming device in a casino; or to play any game or gaming device without placing the required wager in order for a person to win, or attempt to win, money or property or combination thereof, or reduce or attempt to reduce, or increase or attempt to increase, either a losing or winning wager; or any device used by a person to gain an unfair advantage.
Check Cashing Cage-the area of a casino to be accessed by the designated check cashing representative or its employees for the purposes of cashing checks and making credit card advances.
Confidential Record-any paper, document or other record or data reduced to a record which is not open to public inspection pursuant to the Act or Chapter 39 of these rules.
Confidential Source-a person who provides information and the revelation of whose identity would tend to compromise the flow of information from that particular provider or his class of providers.
Counterfeit Chips or Counterfeit Tokens-any chip or token-like objects that have not been approved by the division, including objects commonly referred to as "slugs," but not including coins of the United States or any other nation.
Day-shall mean a calendar day unless preceded by the words "gaming" or "casino gaming."
Debt Transaction-a transaction in which the licensee, casino operator, casino manager or an affiliate incurs debt including, but not limited to, the following:
a. loans, lines of credit or similar financing;
b. public and private debt offerings; or
c. any transaction that provides guarantees, grants a form of security or encumbers assets of the licensee, casino operator or casino manager or an affiliate.
Default Interest Rate-a floating rate of interest at all times equal to the greater of:
a. the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. or its successor plus 5 percent; or
b. 15 percent per annum, provided, however, that the default interest rate shall not exceed the maximum interest rate allowed by applicable law.
Designated Check Cashing Representative-a person designated by the licensee or casino operator to oversee and assume responsibility for cashing patrons' checks and facilitating credit card cash advances to patrons.
Designated Gaming Area-
a. for the licensed eligible facility, the contiguous area of the eligible facility at which slot machine gaming may be conducted in accordance with the Act. Such designated gaming area shall not contain more than 1,632 gaming positions;
b. for the casino operator, those portions of the official gaming establishment in which gaming activities may be conducted. The designated gaming area shall not be less than 100,000 square feet of usable space;
c. for riverboats, that portion or portions of a riverboat in which gaming activities may be conducted. Such designated gaming area shall not exceed 2,365 gaming positions, subject to the rules and regulations of the board. Plans shall be submitted to and approved by the board or division, as applicable.
Designated Representative-a person designated by a licensee or the casino operator to oversee and assume responsibility for the operation of the licensee's or casino operator's gaming business.
Designated River or Designated Waterway-those rivers or bodies of water upon which gaming activities may be conducted in accordance with the Act.
Division or Department-the division of the office of state police, Department of Public Safety, which provides investigatory, regulatory and enforcement services to the board in the implementation, administration and enforcement of the Act.
Division Agent-any commissioned Louisiana state police trooper or designated employee of the division.
Dock or Docking-to lower the gangplank to a pier or shore or to anchor a riverboat at a pier or shore, or both.
Dock Side Facility-the place where docking occurs and where one or more berths may be located.
Drop-
a. for table games, the total amount of money and cash equivalents contained in the drop boxes;
b. for slot machines, the total amount of money and cash equivalents contained in the drop box, bill validator acceptor, and the amounts deducted from a player's slot account as a result of slot machine play.
Duplication Fees-a charge for duplicating documents for release to the requesting person.
Economic Interest-any interest in a casino operating contract, license or permit from which a person receives or is entitled to receive, by agreement or otherwise, a profit, gain, thing of value, loss, credit, security interest, ownership interest or other benefit. Economic interest includes voting shares of stock or otherwise exercising control of the day to day operations through a management agreement or similar contract. Economic interest does not include a debt unless upon review of the instrument, contract, or other evidence of indebtedness, the board or division determines a finding of suitability is required based upon the economic relationship with the casino operator, licensee, or permittee.
Electronic Fund Transfer or Sweep-any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, computer, or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
Electronic Gaming Device or EGD or Slot Machine-any mechanical, electrical, or other device, contrivance, or machine which, upon insertion of a coin, cash, token, or similar object therein or upon payment of any consideration whatsoever, is available to play or operate, the play or operation of which, whether by reason of the skill of the operator or application of an element of chance, or both, may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the machine to receive cash, premiums, merchandise, tokens, or anything of value, where the payoff is made automatically from the machine or in any other manner.
Eligible Facility-a facility as defined in the Act at which the Louisiana Racing Commission has licensed the conduct of live horse race meetings.
Emergency Evacuation Route-
a. for a licensed eligible facility it means those areas within the designated slot machine gaming area which are clearly defined and identified by the licensee as necessary, and approved by the state fire marshal or other federal or state regulatory agency, for the evacuation of patrons and employees from the facility, and from which and in which no gaming activity may occur.
b. for a riverboat it means those areas within the designated gaming area which are clearly defined and identified by the licensee as necessary, and approved by the United States Coast Guard or the board's third party inspector, for the evacuation of passengers and crew from the riverboat, and from which and in which no gaming activity may be conducted.
FF and E (Furniture, Fixture and Equipment)-any part of a casino that may be installed or put into use as purchased from a manufacturer, supplier, or non-gaming supplier including, but not limited to, gaming devices, television cameras, television monitors, computer systems, computer programs, computers, computer printers, ready-made furniture and fixtures, appliances, accessories, and all other similar kinds of equipment and furnishings.
Financial Statements or Financial Records-both summaries of financial matters of any sort and any source documents or records from which summaries are or may be derived. Those statements and the information contained therein which relate to balance sheets, profit and loss statements, mortgages, debt instruments, ledgers, journals, invoices, and any other document bearing on the financial status of an entity, whether historical or current.
Finder's Fee-
a. any compensation in money in excess of the sum of $5,000 annually, or real or personal property valued in excess of the sum of $5,000 annually, which is paid or transferred or agreed to be paid or transferred to any person in consideration for the arrangement or negotiation of an extension of credit to a licensee, casino operator a registered company, or applicant if the proceeds of such extension of credit are intended to be used for any of the following purposes:
i. the acquisition of an interest in the licensee, casino operator or registered company; or
ii. the financing of the gaming operations of licensee, casino operator or registered company;
b. the term finder's fees shall not include:
i. compensation to the person who extends the credit;
ii. normal and customary payments to employees of the person to whom the credit was extended if the arrangement or negotiation of credit is part of their normal duties;
iii. normal and customary payments for bona fide professional services rendered by lawyers, accountants, engineers and appraisers;
iv. underwriting discounts paid to a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; and
v. normal and customary payments to a person qualifying as a suitable lender, as defined by the casino operating contract or the Act.
Fiscal Year-
a. for the state, the period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 the following year;
b. for the casino operator, the period beginning April 1 and ending March 31 the following year. The first fiscal year shall be the period commencing on the casino opening date and ending on the first March 31 to occur after the casino opening date. The term full fiscal year means any fiscal year containing not fewer than 365 days. A fiscal year containing 366 days is a fiscal leap year. Any partial fiscal year ending with the expiration of the term but not ending due to a termination as a result of an event of default shall constitute the last fiscal year.
Funds-money or anything of value.
Game-any banking or percentage game which is played with cards, dice, or any electronic, electrical, or mechanical device or machine for money, property, or anything of value. Game does not include lottery, bingo, charitable games, raffles, electronic video bingo, pull tabs, cable television bingo, wagering on dogs, sports betting, or wagering on any type of sports event, inclusive of but not limited to football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, tennis, wrestling, jai alai, or other sports contest or event. Except for riverboat gaming as provided by the Act, game does not include horse wagering.
Game Outcome-the final result of the wager.
Gaming Activities or Gaming Operations-the use, operation, offering, or conducting of any game or gaming device by a licensee or casino operator in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
Gaming Day-the 24-hour period by which the casino keeps its books and records for business, accounting, and tax purposes.
Gaming Device-any equipment or mechanical, electro-mechanical, or electronic contrivance, component, or machine, including a slot machine or EGD, used directly or indirectly in connection with gaming or any game, which affects the results of a wager by determining wins or losses.
Gaming Employee-a key gaming employee or Non-key gaming employee.
Gaming Employee Permit or Employee Permit-the permit issued to a key gaming employee or non-key gaming employee
Gaming Equipment-equipment used directly or indirectly in connection with gaming or any game which affects the result of a wager by determining wins or losses or the amount of the win; equipment used to facilitate gaming funds transfer; or equipment related to the security of the associated gaming devices.
Gaming License-see license.
Gaming Operator-a person licensed by the board or authorized by contract with the board to conduct gaming activities in accordance with the Act.
Gaming Position-a seat at an electronic gaming device or slot machine or a space beside a dice or other table game whereat patrons may game. For electronic gaming devices or slot machines that do not have seats or that have multiple seats, the number of gaming positions shall be determined by the number of persons that may wager during the game. For card tables, one gaming position shall be counted for each betting location indicated on the table layout. For roulette tables, one gaming position shall be counted for the number of different color of non-value table chips used at a table. For craps tables, a half table shall count as eight gaming positions and a full table shall count as sixteen gaming positions. For all other table games, the number of gaming positions shall be determined by the division. In accordance with R.S. 27:65(B)(15), licensees may conduct no more than four tournaments, each no more than 14 days in length, per year in which the gaming positions utilized for tournament play are not considered part of the licensees total number of gaming positions.
Gaming Supplier or Distributor-any person who supplies, sells or leases, or contracts to sell or lease, gaming devices, equipment, or supplies to a licensee or casino operator.
Gaming Supplier Permit-the permit of a gaming supplier.
Gaming Supplies-all materials, equipment and supplies other than gaming devices which the board or division finds or determines to be used or expended in gaming operations or gaming activities.
Gross Gaming Revenue-the total receipts of the casino operator from gaming operations, including cash, checks, property and credit extended to a patron for purposes of gaming less the total value of all amount paid out as winnings to patrons and credit instruments or checks which are uncollected subject to an annual cap of uncollected credit instruments and checks of 4 percent of the total receipts of the casino operator from gaming operations, including all cash, checks, property, and credit extended to a patron for purposes of gaming in a fiscal year. Winnings for purposes of this definition means the total amount delivered by a gaming device as win to a patron or the amount determined by the approved table games odds as win to a patron, exclusive of any double jackpots, increased payouts in addition to table games odds or other increased payouts that result from promotional activities, unless otherwise approved in advance by the board.
Incremental Amount-the difference between the amount of a progressive jackpot and its base amount.
Inspection-surveillance and observation by the board or division of operations conducted by a licensee, casino operator or permittee which may or may not be made known to the licensee, casino operator or permittee. Inspection also means a surveillance or examination of the activities of a licensee, casino operator, or permittee including the construction of a riverboat, eligible facility or the official gaming establishment.
Internal Controls-internal procedures and administration and accounting controls designed by the licensee or the casino operator for the purpose of exercising control over the gaming operations and for complete and accurate calculation and reporting of financial data and approved by the division.
Junket Representative-
a. any person who contracts with a licensee, casino operator or their affiliates to provide services consisting of arranging transportation to the casino where the person is to receive compensation based upon either:
i. a percentage of win or drop of the casino's patrons;
ii. a percentage of the theoretical win or drop of the casino's patrons; or
iii. any other method of compensation that is contingent on or related to the gaming activity of the casino's patrons including, but not limited to, any lump sum or flat rate compensation;
b. the term junket representative shall not include:
i. a licensee, casino operator and their employees or any licensed or approved affiliate;
ii. a supplier of transportation or a travel agency whose compensation is based solely upon the price of transportation arranged for by the agency; or
iii. a person that is paid a nominal fixed fee for each casino patron that the person brings to the casino, provided that:
(a). the fixed fee does not exceed $20 for each casino patron; and
(b). no portion of the compensation paid is based upon the gaming activity of the patron at the casino.
Key Gaming Employee-an employee, agent or representative of a licensee, casino operator or permittee, whether or not a gaming employee, who holds or exercises critical or significant management or operating authority over the casino operator, licensee or permittee. Key gaming employee includes, but is not limited to:
a. any individual who is employed in a director or department head capacity and who is empowered to make discretionary decisions that regulate gaming activities including, but not limited to, the general manager and assistant general manager, director/manager of finance, accounting controller, director/manager of cage and/or credit operations, director/manager of casino operations, director/manager of table games, director/manager of slots, slot performance director/manager, director/manager of security, director/manager of surveillance, and director/manager of management information systems;
b. any employee who supervises the operations of the departments identified in Subparagraph a of this definition or to whom the individual department directors report;
c. any other position which the board or division later determines is a key position based upon a detailed analysis of job descriptions as provided in the internal controls and observations of the functions of the position; and
d. Repealed.
Key Gaming Employee Permit-the permit of a key gaming employee.
License or Operator's License-the authorization to conduct gaming activities on a riverboat or at an eligible facility issued in accordance with the Act.
Licensee-person issued a license in accordance with the Act.
Louisiana Business, Louisiana Company, Louisiana Corporation or Louisiana Firm-a business, company, corporation or firm which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more Louisiana individual domiciliaries and/or a corporation, limited liability company or other business entity with a legal and commercial domicile in Louisiana who also control and operate the business shall be considered a Louisiana business, company, corporation or firm for purposes of Louisiana Gaming Control Law and Regulations. A business, company, corporation or firm qualified with the Secretary of State and authorized to do business in Louisiana which has a physical presence in the state in the form of property or facilities owned or leased in Louisiana and which employs Louisiana residents who control and operate the Louisiana business activity or enterprise may be considered a Louisiana business, company, corporation or firm. Control in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. Operate in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business. Commercial domicile in this context means the place from which the business is directed or managed.
Manufacturer-any person that manufactures, assembles, produces, or programs slot machines or gaming devices, supplies, or equipment for sale, use or play in this state.
Manufacturer Permit-the permit of a manufacturer.
MEAL-machine entry authorization log.
Minority Business Enterprise or Minority Owned Business-a business performing a commercially useful function which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals domiciled in Louisiana who also control and operate the business. Control in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. Operate in this context, means being actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business.
Net Gaming Proceeds-the total of all cash and property including checks, whether collected or not, received by a riverboat licensee from gaming operations less the total of all cash paid out as winnings to patrons.
Net Slot Machine Proceeds-the total of all cash and property received by a licensee of an eligible facility minus the amount of cash and prizes paid to winners.
Non-Gaming Supplier or Supplier of Goods or Services Other than Gaming Devices or Gaming Equipment-any person who sells, leases or otherwise distributes, directly or indirectly, goods or services other than gaming equipment and supplies to a licensee or casino operator.
Non-Gaming Supplier Permit-the permit of a non-gaming supplier.
Non-Key Gaming Employee-a person employed in the operation or supervision of a gaming activity including employees empowered to make discretionary decisions that regulate gaming activities. Non-key gaming employee includes, but is not limited to:
a. captains, master of the vessel, pit bosses, pit managers, floormen, boxmen, dealers or croupiers, device technicians, designated gaming area security employees, count room personnel, cage personnel, slot machine and slot booth personnel, slot machine technicians and mechanics, slot machine change personnel, credit and collection personnel, casino surveillance personnel, bartenders that are allowed to make change for gaming, shift supervisors, shift bosses, credit executives, gaming cashier supervisors, gaming managers and assistant managers;
b. any individual whose employment duties require or authorize access to designated gaming areas as determined by the board or division, other than non-gaming equipment maintenance personnel, cleaning personnel, waiters, waitresses, and secretaries; and
c. any person whose access level allows authorization to change or distribute complimentary balances of patron accounts in the licensee's or the casino operator's gaming database.
Non-Key Gaming Employee Permit-the permit of a non-key gaming employee.
Nonprofit Charitable Organization-a nonprofit board, association, corporation, or other organization and qualified with the United States Internal Revenue Service for an exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Official Gaming Establishment-the entirety of the building and improvements including the furniture, fixtures and equipment, operating supplies and all other improvements located at the Rivergate site in Orleans Parish.
Paddlewheel Driven-having one or more functional paddlewheels which, in the opinion of the board, substantially contribute to the overall propulsion of a riverboat.
Passenger-a natural person who is present on a riverboat but has no part in the vessel's operation.
Passenger Access Area-any enclosed or unenclosed area of a riverboat that is open to the public including, but not limited to, lavatories, restaurants, shopping areas, seating, lounges, entertainment areas, the outside deck areas and the designated gaming area.
Patron-an individual who is at least 21 years of age and who has lawfully placed a wager in an authorized game at a casino.
Payout-winnings earned on a wager.
Permit-any permit or authorization, or application therefore, issued pursuant to the Act.
Permittee-any person issued a permit in accordance with the Act.
Person-any individual, partnership, association, joint stock association, trust, corporation or other legal or business entity.
Premises-land, together with all buildings, improvements, and personal property located thereon.
Progressive EGD-an electronic gaming device with a payoff that increases, or appears to increase, uniformly as the EGD or another device on the same link is played.
Progressive Jackpot-a slot machine payoff that increases, or appears to increase, automatically over time or as the machine or another is played.
Promotional Chip or Token-a chip or token issued by the licensee for use in promotions or tournaments at the casino.
Public Offering-a sale of securities (other than employee stock option plans-ESOP) that is subject to the registration requirements of section 5 of the Federal Securities Act, or that is exempt from such requirements solely by reason of an exemption contained in section 3(a)(11) of said Act or regulation adopted pursuant to section 3(b) of said Act.
Publicly Traded Company-any person, other than an individual, that:
a. has one or more voting securities registered under section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
b. is an issuer of securities subject to section 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; or
c. has one or more classes of securities exempted from the registration requirements of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, solely by reason of an exemption contained in section 3(a)(10), 3(a)(11), or 3(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Racehorse Wagering-wager placed on horse racing conducted under the pari-mutuel form of wagering at licensed racing facilities that is accepted by a licensed racehorse wagering operator in accordance with the Act.
Racehorse Wagering Operator-the licensed racing association whose facility is located close to the licensed berth of the riverboat on which gaming activities are approved.
Records-accounts, correspondence, memorandums, audio tapes, videotapes, computer tapes, computer disks, electronic media, papers, books, and other documents or transcribed information of any type, whether expressed in ordinary or machine language.
Restricted Sensitive Keys-those keys that are listed in §2715 which can only be reproduced by the manufacturer of the lock or its authorized agent.
Riverboat-a vessel or facility as defined in the Act where gaming may be conducted.
ROM or Read Only Memory-the electronic component used for storage of nonvolatile information in a gaming device, including programmable ROM and erasable programmable ROM.
Securities-any stock; membership in an incorporated association; bond; debenture; or other evidence of indebtedness, investment contract, voting trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security; or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a security; or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase, any of the foregoing regardless of whether evidenced in writing.
Sensitive Keys-all restricted sensitive keys and all keys, including originals and duplicates, used in the process of accessing cash, chips, tokens, die, or cards. Sensitive keys also include keys used to access secure areas.
Slot Machine Gaming-the use, operation, offering, or conducting of slot machines at an eligible facility in accordance with the Act.
Supervisor-the person in charge of the division, or his designee, who has authority to act on his behalf.
Surveillance Room-a secure location on the licensee's or casino operator's premises that is used primarily for casino surveillance.
Surveillance System-a system of video cameras, monitors and recorders that is used for casino surveillance.
Taxable Net Slot Machine Proceeds-net slot machine proceeds from an eligible facility less the amount of support, payment or contributions required by the Act.
Tilt Condition-a programmed error state for an electronic gaming device which occurs when the gaming device detects an internal error, malfunction, or attempted cheating wherein the gaming device ceases processing further input, output, or display information other than indicating the tilt condition itself.
Toll-free Telephone Number-the telephone number of the National Council on Problem Gambling or similar number approved by the board.
Wager-a sum of money or thing of value risked on a game.
Win-the total of all cash and property, including checks, whether collected or not, received by the licensee or the casino operator from gaming activities or gaming operations, less the amount paid out to patrons.
Women's Business Enterprise or Woman Owned Business-a business that performs a commercially useful function which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women who are citizens of the United States domiciled in Louisiana and who also control and operate the business. Control in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. Operate in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business. In determining whether a business is 51 percent owned by one or more women, the percentage ownership by a woman shall not be diminished because she is part of the community property regime.
La. Admin. Code tit. 42, § III-1701