N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.27

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

Section 13:69E-1.27 - Slot machine areas, density, arrangement and floor plans

(a) Slot machines used in the conduct of gaming shall be located and arranged in such a manner so as to:

1. Promote optimum security and safety for the casino operation;

2. Encourage and preserve competition in casino operations by assuring that a variety of gaming opportunities is offered to the public;

3. Avoid deception or frequent distraction to players at gaming tables;

4. Promote the comfort of patrons; and

5. Create and maintain a gracious playing environment in the casino.

(b) Each casino licensee shall be permitted to install and operate one slot machine for every 10 square feet of its casino floor space which may be allocated to slot area, as determined in accordance with (d) below.

(c) Each casino licensee shall arrange the layout of its casino floor so that whenever one row of slot machines in a casino is lined up back to back with another row of machines, the two rows shall be separated by a metal grating or other type of barrier, as approved by the Division, that will prohibit a person from placing his or her hand between the rows of machines.

(d) The total amount of casino floor space that a casino licensee may utilize for slot machines, the walkways between them, and other structures or areas which are reasonably related to the use of slot machines ("Slot Area") such as slot booths, change booths, change machines, slot carousels, walls, columns or other architectural structures, and any other structures or areas which are reasonably related to, and contained within casino floor space which is dedicated to, the use of slot machines, shall not exceed 90 percent of the total amount of casino floor space and casino simulcasting facility floor space.

(e) The total amount of casino floor space dedicated to the Slot Area shall be measured by identifying the perimeter of each such area on the casino floor plan.

(f) Any casino floor space which is not used for slot area pursuant to (e) above shall be dedicated to authorized games other than slot machines and related support and circulation space.

(g) Each casino licensee or applicant shall submit to the Division a detailed floor plan, drawn to scale, depicting its proposed arrangement of slot machines, slot stools and table games. Such plan shall indicate all relevant floor space square footage; density information; and aisle dimensions, including the dimensions of aisles between rows of slot machines facing each other, of distances in front of slot machines not directly facing another slot machine, and of distances between slot stools and other obstructions or slot machines. Each casino licensee shall maintain on file with the Division a current floor plan certified as to its accuracy.

(h) Each casino licensee or applicant seeking approval for a proposed arrangement of slot machines shall submit to the Division a detailed floorplan, drawn to scale, depicting its proposed arrangement of slot machines, slot stools and table games and shaded to include all areas covered by (e) above. Such plans or attachments thereto shall indicate the amount of casino floor space by slot zone, or other subdivision of the total area included in the calculation required by (e) above, as approved by the Division, and the total of such areas. Each casino licensee shall maintain on file with the Division a current shaded floorplan certified as to its accuracy.

(i) Any floorplan submission that satisfies the requirements of this section shall be deemed approved by the Division unless the casino licensee is notified in writing to the contrary within three days of filing.

(j) Slot machines shall not be permissible in casino simulcasting facilities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.27