Rule 13-7-9.3 - Jackpot Payout Procedures(a) Payouts for jackpots must be authorized by a Slot Attendant or a Slot Supervisor actually observing the jackpot combination on the machine.(b) The information which shall be included on every jackpot payout slip and in all stored data for each jackpot payout is the:1. casino name and location;2. number of the slot machine on which the jackpot was registered;3. preprinted or concurrently-printed sequential number of the jackpot payout slip;4. total amount of the jackpot;5. winning combination of reel characters constituting the jackpot or the type of other payout (e.g. cancel credit, short pay, bonus, etc.);8. slot booth number, if applicable, from which the amount is to be paid; and(c). All remuneration paid to a patron as a result of winning a jackpot shall be disbursed by the cashier directly to a Slot Attendant or Slot Supervisor who shall transport the winnings directly to the patron.(d). Signature Requirements:1. Computerized Jackpot Payouts. Signatures, attesting to the accuracy of the information contained on the original and duplicate of the jackpot payout slip, shall be of the Slot Attendant or Slot Supervisor who prepared the payout slip and a cage cashier. A verifier must attest to by signature any Jackpot payouts in excess of $1199.99. A manager must attest to the payout by signature if the amount of the jackpot is in excess of $5,000.00. The Commission must be notified prior to payments of a jackpot of $100,000.00 or greater. A Manager is defined as a Slot Supervisor, Slot Manager, Slot Director, Casino Shift Manager, Vice President of Slots, Assistant General Manager and/or General Manager.
(Amended: 03/15/2007.)
Supplemental slot payout procedures may be used for jackpot payouts less than $1,200. This procedure will not apply to system override and manual procedures. For supplemental payout procedures where the licensee does not print the jackpot payout slip prior to payment, a payout request slip must be utilized. The payout request slip must contain the same information required on the jackpot payout slip. The payout request slip must be signed by the Slot Attendant and a verifier witnessing the payout. Procedures for replenishment of supplemental jackpot payout funds must comply with all other requirements of this regulation. Licensees utilizing payout request slips must attach the payout request slip to the duplicate copy of the jackpot payout slip.
2. Override Jackpot Payouts. System overrides must be authorized by a Slot Supervisor or Slot Manager. All override jackpot payout slips shall be marked in a way that identifies the payout as an override. Signatures attesting to the accuracy of the information contained on the original and duplicate of the override payout slip shall be of the Slot Supervisor or Slot Manager who prepared the override payout slip and cage cashier. A verifier witnessing the jackpot payout to the patron must sign the original override jackpot payout slip.3. Manual Jackpot Payouts. Manual jackpot payout slips must be authorized by a Slot Supervisor or Slot Manager. All manual jackpot payout slips shall have the reason for the manual payout. Signatures attesting to the accuracy of the information contained on the original, duplicate and triplicate copies of the manual jackpot payout slip shall be of the cage cashier who prepared the payout slip and Slot Supervisor or Slot Manager. A verifier witnessing the payout to the patron must sign the original manual jackpot payout slip.(e) The original jackpot payout slip shall be deposited into a locked box only accessible by Accounting. The duplicate jackpot payout slip shall be retained by the cashier for end of shift reconciliation and forwarded to Accounting daily. The triplicate copy of the manual jackpot payout slip will be retained in the locked dispenser to be removed by Accounting or Security personnel.Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-51