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Can you summarize 16-633 MECM Ch. 29?
Gambling Control Board > Promotional Credits and Other Player Incentives
Short Summary
This document, Chapter 29 of the Code of Maine Rules under the jurisdiction of the Gambling Control Board, governs the issuance and use of promotional credits and other player incentives in the gambling industry. It applies to licensed slot machine operators and casino operators. The document outlines the requirements for issuing promotional credits for use at slot machines, including the submission of internal control procedures for approval by the Board. It also mandates the use of personal identification numbers (PINs) for tracking player history and the recording of all activities involving player history in a database accessible to the Board or the Department of Public Safety. The document further specifies that promotional credits must be issued in the form of free play credits, cannot be redeemed for cash, and sets reporting obligations for operators regarding the issuance of promotional credits. Additionally, the document covers table game player incentives such as Match Play and Free Bet promotions, requiring licensed casino operators to submit internal control procedures for approval. It provides guidelines for the content of vouchers used in table games, including identification information, expiration dates, and redemption instructions. The document also establishes controls for Match Play promotions, specifying the use of promotional items in voucher form and the requirement for patrons to use gaming chips equivalent to or greater than the value of the promotional item. Overall, this document sets forth the rules and procedures for the use of promotional credits and player incentives in the gambling industry in Maine.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensed slot machine operators and casino operators
What does it govern?
Promotional Credits and Other Player Incentives
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Maine