Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
633 - GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Chapter 13 - EXCLUSION
Section 633-13-8 - Forfeiture of winnings

Universal Citation: 16 ME Code Rules ยง 633-13-8

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Determine whether there are any winnings due the excluded person that would require the casino or slot facility to file a Form W-2G or substantially equivalent form with the United States Internal Revenue Service. Any such funds shall be intercepted by the casino or slot facility and, after withholding appropriate taxes and complying with the requirements of 8 M.R.S.A. §1066, be remitted to the Board or its designee for deposit in accordance with 8 M.R.S.A. §1003(3)(I)(2).

2. The casino or slot facility security and surveillance departments shall prepare a report which shall include:

A. The total value and a detailed description of winnings or things of value that were won, lost or seized;

B. The date of the incident;

C. The name of the excluded person and basis for determining the person is excluded; and

D. The information obtained pursuant to Section 8(2) of this Chapter.

3. In the event that the winnings of an excluded person are intercepted by a casino or slot facility as described in Section 8(1), the Department shall notify the excluded person in writing of the opportunity to request a hearing to contest the forfeiture of winnings. The person must request a hearing within 30 days of the receipt of the written notice. If no timely response is filed, the winnings or things of value shall be forfeited pursuant to 8 M.R.S.A. §1003(3)(I)(2).

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