16-633-29 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 633-29-1 - Promotional Credits

1. Each licensed slot machine operator and casino operator that issues promotional credits for use at slot machines, including but not limited to promotional credits based on player history, must submit internal control procedures on the use of those promotional credits to the Board for approval. Those internal control procedures must include, at a minimum, the following:

a) Description of the program and tracking system used to record promotional credits;

b) Administrative and accounting controls applicable to recording, calculating and auditing promotional credits;

c) The levels of patron play required for the issuance of promotional credits to include no play;

d) Employee titles authorized to issue promotional credits at each level; and

e) Any expiration dates for promotional credits.

2. Each card or device used to track player history must require at least a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) for the use of promotional credits. If a player enters an invalid PIN, a slot machine must not allow more than five (5) attempts to re-enter a PIN before deactivation of the card or device.

3. Any activity involving a card or device used to track player history must be recorded and maintained in a database. Access to the database must be made available to the Board or the Department of Public Safety upon request.

4. Promotional credits:

a) Must be issued in the form of free play credits on a ticket, voucher, or player card to be used solely to play a slot machine;

b) May be moved between slot machines by way of player card uploading; and

c) Cannot be redeemed for cash.

5. Each licensed slot machine operator and casino operator must file with the Board any promotions involving the use of promotional credits for slot machines prior to their use.

6. Each licensed slot machine operator and casino operator must file every month with the Board a report on any daily or 24-hour issuance of a total of $250 or more in promotional credits redeemed by a patron, including the amount issued, the name of patron, and the name and number of the employee who issued the credit.

16-633 C.M.R. ch. 29, § 1