Progressive slot machines

(1) This Regulation shall apply to any slot machine with a payout indicator that increases as the machine is played. (2) The maximum payable shall be an amount previously approved in writing by the Board. (3) No payout indicator shall be turned back to a lesser amount unless the amount indicated has been actually paid to a winning patron or the change in the indicator reading is necessitated by a slot machine or indicator malfunction in which case an explanation must be entered on the summary required in Regulation 39 (7) and the inspector must pre-approve the resetting in writing. (4) Once an amount appears on a payout indicator, the rate of progression may not be changed until there has been a winner of the payout amount registered on the payout indicator. (5) If the payout indicator progresses without a payout until the indicator returns to zero because of digital limitations on the payout indicator, some means must be utilised to record the value of the undisplayed digit. (6) The payout limit, if any, shall be posted on the slot machine, and shall be clearly visible to the patron. (7) The amount indicated on each slot machine shall be recorded on a Progressive Slot Summary, at a minimum once each day; such summary shall include, but is not limited to, the following– (i) the date, time and amount displayed; (ii) manufacturer’s serial number of slot (iii) the Casino number of the slot machine; (iv) type and denomination of machine; Gaming Control 219 (v) the signature of the preparer. (8) Supporting documents shall be maintained to explain any reduction in the registered amount from the previous entry and shall indicate the date, number for the slot machine, and the amount of reduction. (a) The progressive display shall have a separate key and key switch to reset the Progressive Meter, or such other separate reset mechanism without having to enter the machine in question as may be approved by the Board. (b) Any Link that has a microprocessor or other control unit that controls the rate of progression of a common display unit which is housed in a location that required a double key control, shall not be opened except in the presence of an Inspector. One key shall be controlled by the Security Department, and the other by the Slots Department. (9) No Casino Licensee shall cause payout of any individual progressive Slot Machine Winnings of $ 10,000 or more or Linked Progressive Winnings of $25,000 or more to a patron without first notifying the Board. After the Board is satisfied that the win is a legitimate one, a written authorisation (or prohibition) shall be given to the Casino operator, within twenty-four (24) hours to pay out the jackpot amount registered on the Progressive Display Meter. (10) No Progressive Jackpot Payment shall be deemed valid without the inspector’s approval. (11) Each Casino seeking to utilise a progressive slot machine, or a number of slot machines linked to a common progressive meter, shall submit to the Board for approval220 Gaming Control (a) the initial and re-set amounts at which the progressive meter or meters will be set; (b) the proposed system for controlling the keys and access codes to the machines; (c) the proposed rate of progression for each machine or link of machines. (12) If a progressive slot machine is removed from the gaming floor, the payout indicator on the returned or replacement machine shall not be less than the payout indicator at the time of removal.