Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. "Match Play"
means a method of promotional play at a table game in which the total wager
consists of equivalent fixed value contributions from the patron and a
promotional item in voucher form issued by the licensed casino operator.
2. "Free Bet" means a promotional
item in voucher form with a fixed amount placed on a single bet at a table
game.
3. Each licensed casino
operator that uses vouchers at table games must submit internal control
procedures on the use of those vouchers to the Board for approval. Those
internal control procedures must include, at a minimum, the following:
a) Description of the program and voucher
process used to issue and record vouchers;
b) Administrative and accounting controls
applicable to issuing, recording, calculating and auditing vouchers;
c) Description of Match Play and Free Bet
promotions;
d) The levels of patron
play required for the issuance of vouchers to include no play;
e) Employee titles authorized to issue
vouchers at each level; and
f) Any
expiration dates for vouchers.
4. Vouchers shall contain at least the
following specific information:
a) An
identification of the type of voucher (either Match Play or Free
Bet);
b) Operator name and
logo;
c) Value of
voucher;
d) Name of recipient and,
if applicable, the rewards number of the recipient;
e) Expiration date, if applicable;
f) Specific games for use, if
applicable;
g) Directions for
redemption;
h) Bar code with
numbers, if applicable; and
i) A
resource on obtaining assistance with a gambling problem.
5. Match Play must employ the following
controls:
a) A promotional item in voucher
form, that is issued by a licensed casino operator, must be used by any patron
engaging in match play.
b) The
promotional item must have a fixed stated play ratio and value.
c) The patron's gaming chips used for match
play must be equivalent to or greater than the value to the promotional
item.
d) The patron's total wager
shall equal the combined value of the promotional item and the patron's gaming
chips.
e) The amount the patron
receives as the result of a winning match play wager shall be determined using
the combined value of the patron's gaming chips and their accompanying
promotional item.
