Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.1838

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 432.1838 - Authorization for progressive EGDs

Rule 838.

(1) This rule authorizes the use of progressive EGDs within 1 casino. This rule does not apply to a wide area progressive system.

(2) A casino licensee must provide the board with all of the following information before using progressive EGDs in its casino:

(a) The serial numbers of the EGDs that are common to a single progressive link.

(b) The odds of hitting the progressive amount on each EGD that is attached to the link.

(c) The reset value of the progressive link.

(d) The rate of progression for the progressive link.

(e) How the rate of progression is split between the various progressive components.

(f) Other information deemed necessary and requested in writing by the executive director or the board to ensure compliance with the act and this part.

(3) All of the following provisions apply to progressive EGDs:

(a) A progressive EGD is an EGD that has a payoff that increases uniformly as the EGD is played.

(b) A progressive EGD jackpot may be won where certain preestablished criteria, which do not have to be a winning combination, are satisfied.

(c) A bonus game where certain circumstances are required to be satisfied before awarding a fixed bonus prize is not a progressive EGD and is not subject to this rule.

(4) A casino licensee must not reduce, eliminate, or transfer the amount on a progressive EGD jackpot meter or a progressive EGD jackpot unless 1 of the following circumstances exist:

(a) A player wins the progressive jackpot.

(b) The casino licensee adjusts the progressive EGD jackpot meter to correct a malfunction, or to prevent the display of an amount greater than a limit imposed in these rules and the casino licensee documents the adjustment and the reasons for it and notifies the board in writing.

(c) The casino licensee's gaming operations at the establishment cease for any reason other than a temporary closure where the same licensee resumes gaming operations at the same establishment within 30 days.

(d) The casino licensee distributes the incremental amount to another progressive EGD jackpot at the casino in accordance with the casino licensees board approved internal controls.

(e) The board, for good cause, approves in writing prior to a transfer, a reduction, elimination, distribution, or procedure not otherwise addressed in this rule or the casino licensees internal controls.

(5) All of the following provisions apply to recording, keeping, and reconciling the progressive EGD jackpot amount.

(a) A casino licensee must maintain a record of the amount shown on a progressive jackpot meter.

(b) A casino licensee must maintain supporting documents to explain any reduction in the payoff amount from a previous entry.

(c) A casino licensee must retain the records and documents for a period of 5 years unless otherwise provided by the board in writing.

(6) A progressive EGD must either contain or be linked to a progressive display showing the progressive jackpot to all players who are playing a progressive EGD and who may potentially win the progressive jackpot.

(7) Except as otherwise authorized by the board, in writing, when 2 or more progressive EGDs are linked together, each EGD on the link must have the same probability of hitting the combination that will award the progressive jackpot or jackpots.

(8) The following provisions apply to the normal operating mode of the progressive controller:

(a) During the normal operating mode of the progressive controller, the controller must do both of the following:

(i) Continuously monitor each EGD attached to the controller to detect credits wagered.

(ii) Multiply the credits wagered by the programmed rate of progression to determine the correct amounts to apply to the progressive jackpot.

(b) The progressive display must be constantly updated as play on the link continues. It is acceptable to have a slight delay in the update if, when a jackpot is triggered, the jackpot amount is shown immediately.

(9) Both of the following provisions apply to the jackpot operating mode of the progressive controller:

(a) The progressive controller must send to the progressive EGD the amount that was won. The EGD must update its electronic meters to reflect the winning jackpot amount.

(b) If more than 1 progressive EGD is linked to the progressive controller, then the progressive controller must after the jackpot was won automatically reset to the reset amount and continue normal play. During this time, the progressive meter must display all of the following information:

(i) The identity of the progressive EGD that caused the progressive meter to activate.

(ii) The winning progressive amount.

(iii) The new normal mode amount that is current on the link.

(10) The following provisions apply to the security of the progressive controller:

(a) A progressive controller linking 2 or more progressive EGDs must be housed in a secured compartment in a location stated in the internal controls.

(b) A progressive controller entry authorization log must be maintained and completed by an individual who gains entrance to the controller.

(11) A progressive controller or another approved attached device or system must keep all of the following information in nonvolatile memory, which must be displayed upon demand:

(a) The number of progressive jackpots won on each progressive level if the progressive display has more than 1 winning amount.

(b) The cumulative amounts paid on each progressive level if the progressive display has more than 1 winning amount.

(c) The maximum amount of the progressive payout for each level displayed.

(d) The minimum amount or reset amount of the progressive payout for each level displayed.

(e) The rate of progression for each level displayed.

(12) Both of the following provisions apply to limits on the jackpot of a progressive EGD:

(a) A casino licensee may impose a limit on the jackpot of a progressive EGD if the limit imposed is greater than the possible maximum jackpot payout on the progressive EGD at the time the limit is imposed.

(b) A casino licensee must inform the public of the limits of a progressive EGD. The information must be contained in a prominently displayed notice.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.1838

1998-2000 AACS; 2008 AACS; 2019 MR 9, Eff. 5/17/2019