W. Va. Code R. § 179-8-55

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 179-8-55 - Submission and Approval of Game Rules

55.1. The casino licensee or racetrack table games license applicant shall submit its table game rules to the Commission in accordance with this rule. The rule for each table game shall include a schematic showing all printing and positions on the table's felt. The State Lottery Commission's specified identifier symbol shall appear on the table felt at the location of the casino licensee' choosing, and shall be at least three-inches-by-three-inches in size. The location of the symbol shall be clearly visible to patrons playing the table game.

55.2. All game rules shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Act and this rule.

55.3. The casino licensee shall submit game rules in the following manner:

55.3.a. The casino licensee shall submit game rules to the Commission not less than thirty days before the commencement of table games operations or the play of the table game, or both;

55.3.b. The Commission shall vote to approve or disapprove the rules of the game in total or in part after the rules are presented by the Director. In the alternative, the Commission may delegate this approval to the Director;

55.3.c. Any portion of the game rules not approved may be revised and resubmitted by the casino licensee within the time period established by the Commission. This method shall be followed until all portions of the game rules have been approved or approval cannot be obtained;

55.3.d. Game rules may not be used by the casino licensee unless the rules of the game have been submitted and approved, in writing, by the Commission. The Commission shall approve the proposed rules of the game if the rules satisfy all of the following criteria:

55.3.d.1. The rules fulfill the purposes stated in the Act and this rule;

55.3.d.2. The rules ensure that the game will be played with integrity;

55.3.d.3. The rules are written in language that is plain to the player;

55.3.d.4. The rules will be readily available to patrons within the casino; and

55.3.d.5. The rules protect the public and ensure public confidence in gaming.

55.4. If the Commission determines, at any time, that the approved rules of the game are not adequate to ensure compliance with the Act and this rule or the integrity of the game, then the Commission may direct the casino licensee, in writing, to amend its rules of the game.

W. Va. Code R. § 179-8-55