N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-15.5
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024
Section 13:69F-15.5 - Keno games; selection of numbers(a) Each casino licensee which elects to offer the game of keno shall conduct the game with an independent computer system which selects the winning numbers for the game in a random fashion. The program used to operate the random number generator shall be unique to the State of New Jersey and may not be used by any other jurisdiction with gaming. All keno computer systems shall be approved by the Division. The random number generator for the keno system shall have a printer or other independent method which records the game numbers and selected winning numbers. The random number generator shall be secured by dual locking mechanisms, which are unique from one another. A casino security supervisor shall control one locking mechanism and the keno supervisor or supervisor thereof shall control the other locking mechanism.(b) The casino licensee, at its discretion, shall determine the number of keno games to be conducted during the gaming day. Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude a casino licensee from conducting keno games at different intervals at separate locations. Each keno game conducted during the gaming day shall be assigned a unique sequential game number by the keno computer system.(c) A keno supervisor or a keno writer shall provide verbal notice that the current keno game will be closing at least one minute prior to closing that game or the casino licensee shall display the minimum remaining time between keno games at each keno booth or satellite keno booth. If keno runners are authorized to accept wagers on a keno game, the game shall not be closed until all such runners have "signed in" in accordance with the rules of the Division.(d) If the keno computer system does not have an automatic lock-out feature, a keno supervisor or a keno writer with verbal approval from a keno supervisor shall cause the keno computer system to start a keno game by: 1. Locking out all keno work station terminals so that no additional keno tickets may be voided or issued for the game being conducted; and2. Randomly selecting 20 of the 80 available numbers.(e) If the keno computer system does have an automatic lock-out feature, each casino licensee shall be required to submit override procedures which document who performed the override of the lock-out system and the reason for the override. The ability to override the lock-out feature shall be available only to a keno supervisor or supervisor thereof.(f) As the 20 numbers are selected by the computer, the keno supervisor or a keno writer may announce the winning numbers for the patrons in the area of the keno booth or satellite keno booth.(g) The 20 numbers which are randomly selected by the keno computer system and the game number shall be displayed or illuminated on a keno board or video monitor visible to patrons in the area of the keno booth and in such other areas of the casino and casino simulcasting facility. Nothing herein shall preclude the placement of keno boards or video monitors in the hotel facility so long as the Division receives prior notification of such installation.(h) Each casino licensee shall be required to maintain a record of the winning numbers for each keno game for a period of at least one year. N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-15.5