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Can you summarize O. Reg. 385/99, Gaming Equipment?
GAMES OF CHANCE CONDUCTED AND MANAGED BY THE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION
Short Summary
This section of the Gaming Control Act, 1992 governs the provision, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of gaming equipment and gaming management systems for gaming premises by registered gaming-related suppliers. The Registrar’s approval is required for the use of gaming equipment or systems. Any modifications to the approved equipment or system must also be approved by the Registrar. The Registrar considers factors such as technical integrity, safety, security, accounting capability, and the integrity of the games of chance held at the gaming premises when approving equipment or systems. The Registrar may require testing of the equipment or system and may approve it without testing if it has been approved in another jurisdiction where gaming is legal. Registered suppliers must inform the Registrar immediately of any problems with the integrity, security, or accounting capability of the gaming equipment or systems. The Registrar has the authority to revoke the approval of any gaming equipment or system if there are issues with its integrity, security, or accounting capability. Additionally, the section prohibits the use of tampered gaming equipment that could affect its integrity, security, or accounting capability, as well as the use of devices that could assist in projecting the outcome of a game of chance, keep track of cards that have been dealt, or change probabilities or playing strategies used in a game of chance. Another section of the Gaming Control Act, 1992 pertains to registered gaming-related suppliers in Ontario. It states that such suppliers are prohibited from installing, maintaining, or repairing gaming equipment or gaming management systems outside of gaming premises, unless they have submitted a security plan to the Registrar for approval. The security plan must ensure the security of the equipment or system, the location, and the integrity of the games of chance held at the gaming premises. The security plan should include a floor plan of the location, a description of the security equipment and its capabilities, the supplier’s security policies and procedures, and a plan for maintaining security in case of equipment failure. Any proposed changes to the security plan must also be submitted for approval. The Registrar will consider the security of the gaming equipment and management system, the security of the premises, and the security of transportation used for moving the equipment or system. The penalties for non-compliance are not specified in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Registered gaming-related suppliers
What does it govern?
Provision, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of gaming equipment and gaming management systems for gaming premises by registered gaming-related suppliers
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in this document.
Jurisdiction
Ontario