N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69D-1.40A

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:69D-1.40A - Jackpot payouts of merchandise or other things of value; cash jackpot payouts offered together with or as an alternative to jackpot payouts of merchandise or other things of value

(a) A casino licensee may offer a slot machine jackpot that includes merchandise or a thing of value, or a combination of cash and merchandise or a thing of value ("merchandise jackpot") if approved by the Division.

(b) Any merchandise or thing of value awarded to a patron shall not be included in the total of all sums paid out as winnings to patrons for purposes of determining gross revenue. If an electronic gaming device includes an offer of merchandise or a thing of value in lieu of cash for a specific winning combination or outcome, the licensee's actual cost of the merchandise or thing of value shall be used in determining the minimum 83 percent payout percentage. The casino licensee shall retain supporting documentation relating to the acquisition and valuation of any merchandise or thing of value offered as a payout.

(c) Whenever a patron wins a merchandise jackpot, a slot attendant or above shall prepare a Merchandise Request in the presence of a lock up verifier, which shall include, at a minimum:

1. The date and time;

2. The asset number and location of the electronic gaming device;

3. A description of the merchandise or thing of value to be awarded;

4. A notation whether any part of the payout included cash in combination with merchandise or a thing of value, if applicable;

5. The winning combination;

6. The signature of the preparer; and

7. The signature of the lock up verifier.

(d) A slot attendant or above shall present the Merchandise Request to a cage cashier who shall prepare a sequentially numbered two-part Merchandise Payout Slip, which shall include the following:

1. The asset number and location of the electronic gaming device;

2. The winning jackpot display;

3. The date and time of preparation;

4. A description of the merchandise or thing of value won;

5. The signature of the preparer; and

6. The signature of the slot attendant or above.

(e) The cashier shall distribute the duplicate copy of the slip to the slot attendant or above for deposit in a locked accounting box and maintain and control the original with the Merchandise Request. At the end of each gaming day, the Merchandise Request and original and duplicate Merchandise Payout Slips shall be forwarded to the accounting department for agreement.

(f) A casino licensee shall maintain documentation supporting the receipt by the patron of the merchandise or thing of value.

(g) A casino licensee may terminate a merchandise jackpot by providing a minimum of 30 days notice to patrons. The notice shall conspicuously state that the merchandise jackpot will terminate on a specified date if not won by that time. Notice of termination shall be provided to the Division's Technical Services Bureau at the time the notice of termination is provided to the public.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69D-1.40A

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1954(a), effective 8/3/2015