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Can you summarize 16-633 MECM Ch. 25?
Gambling Control Board > Approval of Table Games Rules of Play
Short Summary
This legal document, Chapter 25 of the Code of Maine Rules under the Department of Public Safety, specifically the Gambling Control Board, governs the approval process for table games rules of play in casinos. According to the document, a casino operator is not allowed to permit a game to be played unless it is approved by the board. The operator must submit its rules of the game to the board for approval, ensuring compliance with statutory provisions and these rules. The document outlines the submission process, the board’s approval or disapproval procedures, and the requirements for revising and resubmitting rules. It also specifies the evaluation criteria used by the board, including conformance with industry standards, game objectives and methods, physical characteristics of the game and equipment, wagering and payout odds, inspection procedures, and language clarity for players. The document further addresses the use of approved rules by multiple casino operators and the board’s authority to direct amendments to ensure compliance and game integrity. The effective date of this document is January 2, 2012, with an amendment filed on April 22, 2014.
Whom does it apply to?
Casino operators and applicants for a casino operator license
What does it govern?
Approval of Table Games Rules of Play
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Maine