W. Va. Code R. § 179-5-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 179-5-11 - Additional video lottery hardware and software specifications not found in W.Va. Code Sections 29-22B-901 through 912

11.1. A video lottery terminal shall not allow more than five dollars ($5.00) to be wagered on a single game; however, the following game options do not violate the five dollar wager limit on a single game because none require the insertion of more than $5.00 to play the game:

11.1.a. The double-up option in poker games;

11.1.b. The splitting option in blackjack games;

11.1.c. The insurance option in blackjack games; and

11.1.d. The let-it-ride option in blackjack games.

11.2. A video lottery terminal may not be designed or configured to allow more than one individual to use video lottery terminal at the same time.

11.3. Each video lottery terminal must contain a single printing mechanism capable of printing an original ticket and retaining an exact legible copy within the video lottery terminal, or other means of capturing and retaining an electronic copy of the ticket data as approved by the commission for at least eleven days after the ticket is printed;

11.3.a. If an impact printer is used by the video lottery terminal, the retained audit tape must be a different color paper from the ticket paper received by the player;

11.3.b. If a thermal printer is used and the duplicate information is stored electronically in the video lottery terminal, any duplicate ticket printed by the terminal must have the prominent word "DUPLICATE" printed on the face of the ticket; and

11.3.c. In addition to the information required to be printed on the ticket by W.Va. Code § 29-22B-905, the unique terminal identification number shall be recorded on the ticket when credits accrued on a video lottery terminal are redeemed for cash.

11.4. The commission shall provide a label for each video lottery terminal prominently displaying information on how to locate and contact persons or organizations available for help, assistance or treatment for persons who may have a gambling addiction, together with the telephone number "1-800-GAMBLER" or another help line telephone number that the commission may later choose.

11.4.a. Each limited video lottery retailer shall conspicuously post the following printed statement provided by the commission in at least 24-pitch type size: "CAUTION - Gambling and playing this machine can be hazardous to your health, your finances, and your future."

W. Va. Code R. § 179-5-11