Part VII. Pari-Mutuel Live Racing Facility Slot Machine Gaming

A. Any reference to Slot Machines or slots in this Section includes all Electronic Gaming Devices. Provisions within this Section shall not apply to coinless and tokenless devices.

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3. Jackpot slips that are voided shall be clearly marked "Void" across the face of all copies. On manual slips, only the first and second copies shall have "Void" written across the face. The cashier and slot or cage Supervisor shall print their employee numbers and sign their names on the voided slip. The Supervisor who approves the void shall print or stamp the date and time the void is approved. A brief statement of why the void was necessary shall be written on the face of all copies. All copies shall be forwarded to accounting for accountability and retention on a daily basis.

4. Computerized jackpot/Payout systems shall be restricted so as to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent Payouts by an individual.

5. Jackpot payout forms shall be controlled and routed in a manner that precludes any one individual from producing a fraudulent payout by forging signatures, or by altering the amount paid subsequent to the payout, and misappropriating the funds. One copy of the jackpot payout slip shall be retained in a locked box located outside the change booth/cage where jackpot payout slips are executed or as otherwise approved by the division.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 26:751 (April 2000) amended LR 26:2305 (October 2000), LR 31:1603 (July 2005), LR 34:2648 (December 2008), LR 35:

Part IX. Landbased Casino Gaming

Subpart 1. Economic Development and Gaming Corporation

Chapter 27. Accounting Regulations

§2723. Internal Controls; Slots

A. Any reference to Slot Machines or slots in this Section includes all Electronic Gaming Devices. Provisions within this Section shall not apply to coinless and tokenless devices.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 25:1936 (October 1999), amended LR 26:2306 (October 2000), LR 31:1605 (July 2005), LR 34:2657 (December 2008), LR 35:

Part XIII. Riverboat Gaming

Subpart 2. State Police Riverboat Gaming Division

Chapter 27. Accounting Regulations

§2723. Internal Controls; Slots

A. Any reference to Slot Machines or slots in this Section includes all Electronic Gaming Devices. Provisions within this Section shall not apply to coinless and tokenless devices.

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3. Jackpot slips that are voided shall be clearly marked "Void" across the face of all copies. On manual slips, only the first and second copies shall have "Void" written across the face. The cashier and slot or cage Supervisor shall print their employee numbers and sign their names on the voided slip. The Supervisor who approves the void shall print or stamp the date and time the void is approved. A brief statement of why the void was necessary shall be written on the face of all copies. All copies shall be forwarded to accounting for accountability and retention on a daily basis.

4. Computerized jackpot/Payout systems shall be restricted so as to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent Payouts by an individual.

5. Jackpot payout forms shall be controlled and routed in a manner that precludes any one individual from producing a fraudulent payout by forging signatures, or by altering the amount paid subsequent to the payout, and misappropriating the funds. One copy of the jackpot payout slip shall be retained in a locked box located outside the change booth/cage where jackpot payout slips are executed or as otherwise approved by the division.

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7. Jackpot payout slips shall be used in sequential order.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division, LR 21:702 (July 1995), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 25:1887 (October 1999), repromulgated LR 25:2243 (November 1999), amended LR 26:2306 (October 2000), LR 31:1607 (July 2005), LR 34:2667 (December 2008), LR 35:

Family Impact Statement

Pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 49:953 A., the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has considered the potential family impact of amending LAC 42:VII.2723; IX.2723; and XIII.2723.

It is accordingly concluded that amending LAC 42:VII.2723; IX.2723; and XIII.2723 would appear to have a positive yet inestimable impact on the following:

1. the effect on stability of the family;

2. the effect on the authority and rights of parents regarding the education and supervision of their children;

3. the effect on the functioning of the family;

4. the effect on family earnings and family budget;

5. the effect on the behavior and personal responsibility of children;

6. the ability of the family or a local government to perform the function as contained in the proposed Rule.

Small Business Impact Statement

Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:965.5 the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has concluded that there will be no adverse impact on small business if LAC 42:VII.2723; IX.2723; and XIII.2723 are amended as they do not apply to small businesses.

All interested persons may contact Jonathon Wagner, Attorney General’s Gaming Division, telephone (225) 326-6500, and may submit comments relative to these proposed rules, through May 11, 2009, to 1885 North Third Street, Suite 500, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
H. Charles Gaudin

Chairman
FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

The proposed administrative rule changes will have no implementation costs to state or local governmental units. These rule changes are merely technical updates to practices currently taking place in the industry and/or language changes for consistency among the three areas being monitored (Land-based Casino, racetrack slots and Riverboats).

II. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change will have no impact on revenue collections for state or local governmental units.

III. ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule changes will have no significant costs and/or economic benefit to industry. These rule changes are merely technical updates to practices currently taking place in the industry.

IV. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change will have no effect on competition or employment.

Advertising—Compulsive and Problem Gaming

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board hereby gives notice that it intends to amend LAC 42:VII.2927; IX.2919; and XIII.2927 in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24, and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

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D. Signs displaying the toll-free number shall be posted at each public entrance to the designated gaming area and at each public entrance into the casino. The toll-free telephone number and accompanying letters must be sized to utilize the entire area within a rectangle with a height of at least 8 1/2 inches and length of at least 11 inches and the characters shall be of a contrasting color from the background color of the sign. The signs may be either wall mounted or free standing. The casino operator or casino manager may include the toll-free telephone number on other interior signage in locations other than the required areas in this subsection in a style and size of its choosing.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 26:765 (April 2000), amended LR 33:856 (May 2007), LR 35:

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D. Signs displaying the toll-free number shall be posted at each public entrance to the designated gaming area and at each public entrance into the casino. The toll-free telephone number and accompanying letters must be sized to utilize the entire area within a rectangle with a height of at least 8 1/2 inches and length of at least 11 inches and the characters shall be of a contrasting color from the background color of the sign. The signs may be either wall mounted or free standing. The casino operator or casino manager may include the toll-free telephone number on other interior signage in locations other than the required areas in this subsection in a style and size of its choosing.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 25:1953 (October 1999), amended LR 26:335 (February 2000), LR 33:857 (May 2007), LR 35:

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D. Signs displaying the toll-free number shall be posted at each public entrance to the designated gaming area and at each public entrance into the riverboat. The toll-free telephone number and accompanying letters must be sized to utilize the entire area within a rectangle with a height of at least 8 1/2 inches and length of at least 11 inches and the characters shall be of a contrasting color from the background color of the sign. The signs may be either wall mounted or free standing. Licensees may include the toll-free telephone number on other interior signage in locations other than the required areas in this subsection in a style and size of its choosing.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:501 et seq.

HISTORICAL NOTE Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division, LR21:702 (July 1995), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Correction, Gaming Control Board, LR 33:858 (May 2007), LR 35:

Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:953(A), the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has considered the potential family impact of amending LAC 42:VII.2927, IX.2919, and XIII.2927.

It is accordingly concluded that amending LAC 42:VII.2927, IX.2919, and XIII.2927 would appear to have a positive yet inestimable impact on the following:

1. the effect on stability of the family;

2. the effect on the authority and rights of parents regarding the education and supervision of their children;

3. the effect on the functioning of the family;

4. the effect on family earnings and family budget;

5. the effect on the behavior and personal responsibility of children;

6. the ability of the family or a local government to perform the function as contained in the proposed Rule.

Small Business Impact Statement

Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:965.5 the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has concluded that there will be no adverse impact on small business if LAC 42:VII.2927, IX.2919, and XIII.2927 are amended as they will not apply to small businesses.

All interested persons may contact Jonathon Wagner, Attorney General’s Gaming Division, telephone (225) 326-6500, and may submit comments relative to this proposed Rule, through May 11, 2009, to 1885 North Third Street, Suite 500, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
H. Charles Gaudin

Chairman
FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

The proposed administrative rule changes will have no implementation costs to state or local governmental units. These rule changes are merely a clarification of a practice already required to take place in industry.

II. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change is designed to eliminate confusion among licensed eligible facilities regarding the proper display of signage. This confusion sometimes led to fines being levied which were then paid to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Elimination of the confusion will likely lead to a slight reduction of fines collected as a result of fewer citations being issued for signage violations.

III. ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule changes will have no significant costs and/or economic benefit to industry. These rule changes are merely a clarification of a practice already required to take place in industry.

IV. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule changes will have no effect on competition and employment.

Compulsive and Problem Gaming (LAC 42:III.304)

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board hereby gives notice that it intends to amend LAC 42:III.304, in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24, and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

Title 42

LOUISIANA GAMING

Part III. Gaming Control Board

Chapter 3. Compulsive and Problem Gaming

§304. Self Exclusion

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D. Self-Exclusion List

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6.a. Except as otherwise provided herein, neither the casino operator, casino manager, nor any casino gaming licensee, employee, or agent thereof shall disclose the Self-Exclusion List or the name of, or any information about, any person who has requested self-exclusion to anyone other than employees and agents of the casino operator, casino manager, or casino gaming licensee whose duties and functions require access to such information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the casino operator, casino manager, and each casino licensee may disclose the name of and information about a self-excluded person to appropriate employees of other casino licensees in Louisiana for the purpose of alerting other casinos that a self-excluded person has tried to gamble or otherwise obtain gaming related privileges or benefits in a casino gaming establishment. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the licensee from disclosing the identity of self-excluded persons to affiliated entities in Louisiana and other gaming jurisdictions for the limited purpose of assisting in the proper administration of compulsive and problem gaming programs operated by such affiliated entities.

b. The casino operator, casino manager, or a casino gaming licensee may release the names and identifying information of those persons on the Self-Excluded List to contracted service providers that provide check cashing, marketing, credit evaluations, automated teller machines, cash advances, or other financial services provided:

i. the identifying information shall be limited to the address, driver's license or state issued identification number, photograph, and physical description;

ii. only the name and identifying information may be disclosed to the contracted service provider. The casino operator, casino manager, or a casino gaming licensee shall neither disclose the reasons for providing the name and identifying information nor shall it be disclosed that the person is on the Self-Excluded List;

iii. the casino operator, casino manager, or a casino gaming licensee shall require by written contract that the contracted service provider implement measures designed to ensure the confidentiality of the names and identifying information and to prohibit the release of the names and identifying information to any other person or entity;

iv. the casino operator, casino manager, or a casino gaming licensee shall immediately report to the Division all instances of a self-excluded person accessing or attempting to access the services provided by the contracted service providers and investigate the incident as required by LAC 42:III.304(E).

c. Administrative hearings regarding or related to self-excluded persons shall be closed to the public and any record created or evidence introduced in conjunction with such hearings shall be maintained confidential and not made available for public inspection.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 28:1990 (September 2002), amended LR 30:2493 (November 2004), LR 35:

Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:953 A, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has considered the potential family impact of amending LAC 42:III.304(D)(6).

It is accordingly concluded that amending LAC 42:III.304(D)(6) would appear to have a positive yet inestimable impact on the following:

1. the effect on stability of the family;

2. the effect on the authority and rights of parents regarding the education and supervision of their children;

3. the effect on the functioning of the family;

4. the effect on family earnings and family budget;

5. the effect on the behavior and personal responsibility of children;

6. the ability of the family or a local government to perform the function as contained in the proposed Rule.

Small Business Impact Statement

Pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:965.5 the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, through its chairman, has concluded that there will be no adverse impact on small business if LAC 42:III.304(D)(6) is amended as it will not apply to small businesses.

All interested persons may contact Jonathon Wagner, Attorney General's Gaming Division, telephone (225) 326-6500, and may submit comments relative to these proposed rules, through May 11, 2009, to 1885 North Third Street, Suite 500, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
H. Charles Gaudin

Chairman
FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

The proposed administrative rule change will have no implementation costs to state or local governmental units.

II. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change will have no impact on revenue collections for state or local governmental units.

III. ESTIMATED COSTS AND/OR ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSONS OR NONGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change will not have any cost to industry associated with its implementation but it will provide an inestimable economic benefit to it by making it easier to identify self-excluded individuals.

IV. ESTIMATED EFFECT ON COMPETITION AND EMPLOYMENT (Summary)

The proposed administrative rule change will have no effect on competition or employment.

Operation of Video Draw Poker Devices

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board hereby gives notice that it intends to amend LAC 42:VII.2729.U, IX.2729.U, and XIII.2729.U in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24, and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

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U. Marker log documentation shall be maintained by numerical sequence, indicating marker number, name of patron, date marker issued, date paid, method of payment (if combination, i.e., chips/cash, amount paid by each method), and amount of credit remaining. This marker log documentation shall also be maintained by patron name in alphabetic sequence.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 26:759 (April 2000), amended LR 35:

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U. Marker log documentation shall be maintained by numerical sequence, indicating marker number, name of patron, date marker issued, date paid, method of payment (if combination, i.e., chips/cash, amount paid by each method), and amount of credit remaining. This marker log documentation shall also be maintained by patron name in alphabetic sequence.

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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 25:1944 (October 1999), amended LR 35: