La. Admin. Code tit. 42 § III-2954
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
Section III-2954 - TournamentsA. All notifications for gaming tournaments conducted by or on behalf of the licensee or casino operator shall be submitted to the division in a manner approved by the division. 1. A gaming tournament is a contest or event wherein persons play a game or games previously authorized by the division in competition with each other to determine the winner of a prize or prizes.2. A gaming tournament shall include, but is not limited to, any contest or event wherein an entry fee is paid to play a game previously approved by the division. An entry fee shall include any fee paid, directly or indirectly, by or on behalf of the person playing in the tournament.3. Gaming tournament notifications shall be made in writing and received by the division prior to the commencement date of the tournament. The notification shall contain a complete description of the tournament, the manner of entry, a description of those persons eligible to enter the tournament, the entry fee assessed, if any, the prizes to be awarded, the manner in which the prizes are to be awarded and the dates of the tournament. The division may request additional information.4. Licensees and the casino operator shall maintain all tournament documentation and shall report tournaments on the gaming revenue summary in accordance with §27355. All tournament slot meters shall be read electronically or manually before the machine is enabled for tournament play and again once the tournament has ended. All meter readings shall be recorded and retained in accordance with the division's rules concerning record retention in Chapter 27.B. The division may waive any of the above requirements upon a showing of good cause.La. Admin. Code tit. 42, § III-2954
Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 38:1661 (July 2012).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.