Md. Code Regs. 36.02.05.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 36.02.05.01 - Draw Games

A. Drawings.

(1) Except for multi-jurisdictional games, monitor games, and raffles, draw game drawings shall be open to the public and shall occur at least once a week.

(2) The Agency may use members of the general public as witnesses at a draw game drawing.

(3) Winning numbers for a draw game may be drawn by:

(a) Mechanical drawing equipment;

(b) A random number generator; or

(c) Another random method or device approved by the Director.

(4) The numbers drawn for a game shall be the winning numbers for that drawing of that game.

B. Draw Game Tickets.

(1) A draw game ticket shall be generated through the use of a terminal or a subscription purchase.

(2) The draw game ticket shall include the:

(a) Numbers played;

(b) Amount wagered;

(c) Ticket serial number;

(d) Barcode with an encoded serial number and data to permit scanning of the ticket; and

(e) Drawing date or, if the ticket is for multiple drawings, the range of drawing dates or draws.

C. Monitor Games.

(1) The results of a monitor game drawing may be displayed on the game's monitor.

(2). A retailer may require use of a playslip or an ePlayslip for monitor games.

D. Consumer Game Information.

(1) The Agency shall provide information about:

(a) Draw games; and

(b) Multi-jurisdictional games with draw game tickets.

(2) As determined by the Agency, consumer game information shall explain the:

(a) Game;

(b) Game play; and

(c) Play of optional features.

(3) The Agency may provide consumer game information on its website or in any other location, as determined by the Agency.

E. To determine if a draw game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, or the Agency.

Md. Code Regs. 36.02.05.01

Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency provision extended to May 26, 2014; amended permanently effective 41:10 Md. R. 566, eff.5/26/2014 ; amended effective 42:26 Md. R. 1597, eff.1/7/2016; amended effective 46:1 Md. R. 13, eff. 1/14/2019; amended effective 46:24 Md. R. 1104, eff. 12/2/2019