10 Del. Admin. Code § 101-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 10, April 1, 2024

Section 101-5.0 - Conduct of Instant Or Sealed Games (Pull Tab Games)

5.1 "Pull-tab" means a single folded or banded ticket or a multi-ply card with perforated break-open tabs, the face of which is initially covered to conceal one or more numbers or symbols, where one or more of each set of tickets or cards has been designated in advance as a winner.

5.2 "Pull-tab dispensing device" means a mechanical device that dispenses paper pull-tabs and has no additional function as an amusement or gambling device. A pull-tab dispensing device may have as a component an auditory or visual enhancement to promote or provide information about a game being dispensed, provided the component does not affect the outcome of a game or display the results of a game or an individual ticket.

5.2.1 A pull-tab dispensing device is not required for the sale of instant or sealed games.

5.3 No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to participate in any instant or sealed games.

5.4 Instant bingo or sealed games are permitted during any event sponsored by the organization that is licensed to conduct it, regardless of the day or time.

5.4.1 If Instant bingo or sealed games are played during a permitted bingo event, it must be kept separate from the bingo games conducted and it cannot be incorporated into the bingo event games. The only exception would be Break Open or Game Event Bingo games covered under subsection 4.29 . Break Open or Game Event Bingo games are part of the bingo event and are not Instant Bingo games.

5.5 A merchandise board or coin collecting board is a variation on pull-tab games. A game board of this type typically comes with a registered package of pull-tab tickets, a signer's card, and a pay-out slip.

5.5.1 When a ticket is sold, the player opens the ticket to reveal its hidden numbers. If a number on the ticket matches a number on the game board, the player wins a prize and/or a chance at one or more seal prizes, which are revealed at the end of the game.

5.5.2 The game board shall display the prizes available for the game. Some of the winners receive instant cash only, while some of the winning numbers win a chance to win a large prize and may match numbers on coins, wallets, or small panels that are built into the board.

5.5.3 If a player wins a chance at a larger prize or a seal prize, that player's name is added to the signer's card or game board. The organization shall be responsible for maintaining contact information for the player that is added to the signer's card or game board.

5.5.4 The game is concluded when all of the tickets sell out, or all the prizes are won. The seals on the game board are opened in some fashion to reveal the winning numbers and the winning players shall be contacted.

5.6 After occasion reports are not required for instant or sealed games.

5.7 Instant or sealed game permits shall expire annually on a date determined by the Division of Professional Regulation.

10 Del. Admin. Code § 101-5.0

21 DE Reg. 501 (12/1/2017) (Final)