193 tal-1998 - Regolamenti tal-1998 dwar l-Att dwar il-Logħob

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L.N. 193 of 1998

GAMING ACT, 1998

(ACT NO. X OF 1998)

Gaming Act Regulations, 1998

Preliminary

1. Citation

Authorised Machines

Minimum standards for machines

(1)

Progressive machines

(2)

(3) Changes to machine payout percentage

(4) Mete"

(5) Casb accounts and casb desks

(6) Other devices

(7) Hopper fills

(8) Jackpots. bopper fills. sbort pays and credit payouts

(9)

Machine hopper contents

(10) Jackpots and credit payments

(11) Conversions

(12) Duplication of programme storage media

(13)

Movement or replacement of machines

(14)

Maintenanceofmachines

Promotional or tournament machines

(15)

Promotional payouts

(16)

(17)

Suspension of approval of machines

(18)

Internal control

EPROM control

(19)

(20)

Actual and theoretical bold

GAMING ACf, 1998

(ACf NO. X OF 1998)

Gaming Act RegulaUons, 1998

IN VIRTUE of the powers vested in him by sections 30. 40 and 50

of the Gaming Act, 1998. the Minister of Finance and Commerce. with

the concurrence of the Minister of Justice, and acting on the advice of

the Gaming Board, has made the following regulations:-

Preliminary

1. (I) These regulations may be cited as the Gaming Act

Regulations, 1998.

2. Any reference in these regulations to the Act is a reference to

the Gaming Act. 1998, and the provisions of section 2 of the Act shall

also apply to these regulations.

Gaming Board

3. The members of the Board shall be appointed for a period of

I.hree yean and shall be eligible for rt-appointment.

4. A member may resign his office by notice in writing signed

by the member and delivered to the Minister.

S. The Minister shall have the power to dismiss any member of

the Board upon proof that such member

(a) no longer qualifies to sit on the Board in accordance

with the provisions of subsection (2) of section 5 of the Act; or

(b)

fails to fulfil the conditions of his appointment under

the Act.

6. (I) A member who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest

in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the Board,

whether at a meeting or otherwise, shall, as soon as possible after the

relevant facts have come to the member's knowledge, disclose the nature

of the interest at a meeting of the Board.

(2) A disclosure under paragraph (I) of this regulation shall

be recorded in the minutes ofthe Board and, unless the Board otherwise

determines, the member shall not

(a) be present during any deliberation of tbe Board in

relation to the matter,

take part in any decision of the Board in relation to the

(b)

matter.

'0 in paragraph (2) of this regulation

(3)

A member referred

shall nOI

(a) be present during any deliberation of the Board fur the

purpose of considering whether to make a dctcnnination under

that paragraph in relation to that member; or

(b) take part in the making by the Board of such a

detennination.

Appointment of Government Casino Operator

7. (I)

Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection {4} of

section 3 of the Act. where a casino licence is cancelled under the Act,

the Minister may. if be is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do

so, appoint a Government Casino Operator for the purposes of this

section.

(2)

A Government Casino Operator shaJl be appointed for

such period of time and on such tcoos and conditions as the Minister

thinks fit.

(3)

A Government Casino Operator shall, on behalf and in

favour of the Government

(a) assume full control of, and responsibility for, the business

of the casino licensee in respect of the casino; and

(b) conduct, or cause (0 be conducted, casino operations in

accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Casino employee's licence

8, It shall not be lawful for the casino licensee to employ orpennit c:.iao~'.

[0 work in relation to gaming in the casino any person unless such person ticaoe.

holds a casino employee's licence issued by the Board.

9. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph (1) of .. ~ fOI" •

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regulation 15, the casino licensee shall, prior to the commencement of

employment of a person working in relation to gaming in the casino,

apply to the Board for the issue in the regard of such person, of a casino

employee's licence.

(2) An application for a casino employee's licence under

paragraph (1) of this regulation shall

(a) set out the functions that the proposed casino employee

is to perfonn in relation to the casino;

be lodged with the Secretary of the Boam;

(b)

(e) be accompanied by any documents that the casino

employee's licence application fonn may specify; and

Cd) be signed by the casino licensee and the proposed casino

employee.

10. A person is not eligible for the issue of a casino employee's

licence if the person

is Doi a fit and proper person to bold such a licence;

(a)

is under the age of eighteen (IS) years; or

(b)

(e)

has been convicted of a criminal offence

Provided that the Board may dispense with the condition under

paragraph (e) of this regulation, depe':Jding on the nature of the offence.

11. Where, before an application for a casino employee's licence

is detennined. or while a casino employee's licence is in force, a change

occurs in a matter set out in, or in any documents lodged in connection

with, the application for the licence, the casino licensee or the holder of

the licence shall, within a reasonable time but not later than thirty (30)

days after the change has occurred, give the Board written particulars

of that change.

12. The Board may, by notice in writing, require the casino

licensee or the holder of the licence

(a) to provide, in accordance with directions in the notice,

such information relating to the application as is specified in the

notice;

(b) to produce, in accordance with directions in the notice,

such records relating to the application as are specified in the notice;

(c) to pennit examination of records, the taking of extracts

from records and the making of copies of records; or

Cd) to authorise a person specified in the notice to comply

with a requirement of a kind referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) or

(e) of this regulation.

13. (I) The Board shall consider each application for a casino A"-,, of

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employee's licence and shall

(a)

approve the application; or

(b) after varying, with the consent in writing of the casino

licensee and the proposed casino employee. the functions set out

in the application, approve the application as so varied; or

(e)

refuse to approve the application.

(2) Where the Board approves an application for a casino

employee's licence, it may determine conditions to which the licence

shall be SUbject.

(3) The Board may refuse to approve an application for a

casino employee's licence where

(a)

the application does not comply with anyone of the

requirements of regulation 9; or

in relation to

(b) a requirement made under regulation 12

the application is not complied with.

(4) The Board shall refuse to approve an application for a

casino employee's licence if the casino licensee fails to establish that

the proposed casino employee is eligible for the issue of the licence in

accordance with regulation 10.

(5) Where the Board refuses to approve an application, the

Secretary of the Board shall, within a reasonable time, notify such refusal

in writing to the casino licensee specifying the reasons therefor.

(6) In considering an application for a casino employee's

licence. the Board may inquire into such matters relating to the

application as it may deem necessary.

14, (l)Where the Board approves an application for a casino '-ofeWo

employee's licence, the Secretary of the Board shall issue to the proposed empkJree',~·

casino employee an appropriate casino employee's licence in a fonn

approved by the Board.

(2)

A casino employee's licence shall set out

(a)

the functions that the holder of the licence may perlonn

in relation to gaming;

(b) the name of the casino with which the casino employee

is licensed to work in relation to gaming; and

(e) any conditions determined by the Board under paragraph

(2) of regulation 13.

(3) The issue of a casino employee's licence under this

regulation shall remain subject to the power of the Board to add, vary

and revoke any conditions relating to such licence during the currency

of me same. provided that notice in writing thereof within a reasonable

time is made to the holder of the licence and to the casino licensee.

IS. (I) Upon the request made by the casino licensee for the

issue of a casino employee's licence and pending the issue of a casino

employee's licence, the Board may approve the issue of a provisional

licence to the proposed casino employee, in a Conn approved by the

Board and under such terms and conditions as the Board may deem

necessary.

A provisional casino e~ployee 's licence ceases to have

(2)

effect

(a) upon cancellation by the Board by notice in writing given

to the holder of the provisional licence and to the casino licensee;

(b) upon issue of a casino employee's licence to the holder

of the provisional licence;

(c)

upon surrender of the provisional licence to the Board;

(d) upon the expiration of three (3) months from the issue

of the provisional licence;

(e) upon tennination of employment with the casino licensee

indicated in the provisional licence; or

(0 upon the death of the holder of the provisional licence.

16. (I) A casino employee's licence, other than a provisional

licence as mentioned in section 15 of the Act, shall cease to have effect

(a)

upon cancellation of the licence;

upon surrender of the licence to the Board;

(b)

(e) upon the expiration of five (5) years from lIle issue of

the licence, whereupon it may be renewed by the Board in a fonn

approved by the Board for a further period of five (5) year>;

upon termination of employment with the casino

(d)

licensee indicated in the licence; or

(e)

upon the death of the bolder oftbe licence.

17. (1) ibe casino licensee or the bolder of the licence shall v.n.oo.ofcasiloo

apply to the Board in a form approved by the Board for a variation of ~ .• Jiocac:e.

the functions that the holder of the licence may perform in relation to

the casino

Provided that there shall not be deemed to be a variation of

the functions of a bolder of a casino employee's licence for the purposes

of this regulation where the casino licensee,after giving notice to a Board

inspector, permits an employee to work in relation to gaming in a grade

of employment which is inferior to that in respect of which that employee

holds a licence. wherever such employment is for a period not exceeding

three calendar months in every twelve calendar months;

Provided further that, notwithstanding the provisions of

paragraph (I) of this regulation, it shall be lawful for the casino licensee

or any person acting on his behalf or under any arrangement with him

to vary the functions of the holder of a casino employee's licence, after

giving notice thereof to a Board inspector, where the function so varied

represents one grade superior to the grade of employment in respect of

whic~ that employee holds a licence and where such variation is for a

period not exceeding five (5) days every calendar month.

(2) Where the Board proposes to approve an application

under paragraph (I) of this regulation, the Secretary of the Board

(a) shall notify the casino licensee and the holder of the

licence by notice in writing of the variation that the Board proJXlSCs

to make in relation to the licence;

(b) shall request the holder to forward the licence to the

Secretary for alteration; and

(c) on receipt of the licence, shall alter it in accordance with

that proposal.

18. (l) A ground for cancellation or suspension of a casino

employee's licence arises where

(a) the licence was issued at a time when there were valid

reasons for refusing its issue which were then unknown to the

Board;

(b)

the holder oftbe licence is convicted of

an offence against the Act;

(i)

(ii) an offence that is to be taken to be related to an

offence against the Act; or

an offence against any other law relating to gaming

(iii)

or betting;

(c) the holder of the licence is convicted of a criminal

offence;

(d) the holder of the licence contravenes a provision of the

Act or of any regulations relating thereto;

(e)

the holder of the licence contravenes a condition aCthe

licence;

the holder oCtbe licence provides in relation to the licence

(f)

false or misleading information;

the holder of the licence is declared bankrupt. or applies

(g)

to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent

debtors; or

(h) the holder of the licence is not, for any other reason, a

suitable person to hold the licence

Provided that the Board may dispense with thecondition under

paragraphs (e) and (g) of this regulation.

(2) The casino licensee shall give notice in writing to the

Board of the occurrence of any of the grounds for the cancellation of

the licence in terms of paragraph (I) of this regulation immediately the

casino licensee becomes aware of such occurrence; ill default thereof

there shall be deemed to be a ground ofcancellation ofthe casino licence

in terms of paragraph (b) of section 18 of the Act.

(3) Where the Board is satisfied that a ground for

cancellation or suspension of a casino employee's licence has arisen

under paragrapb (1) of this regulation, the Board shall, by notice in

writing, request the holder of the licence to show cause, within such

period, being not less than 21 days after the issue of the notice, as is

specified in the notice, why the casino employee's licence should not

be cancelled or suspended on such ground as stated in the notice.

(4) The Board shall bave regard to any response made.under

paragrapb (3) of this regulation and

(a) where the matter is resolved to its satisfaction, shall take

no further action;

(b) wbere although the matter is not resolved to its

satisfaction., it consideB that further action is not warranted, it sball

in writing caution the holder of the licence; or

(c) where the matter is not resolved to its satisfaction

and it is satisfied that further action is warranted, it may by

notice in writing served on the casino licensee and the holder

of the licence -

(i) vary the functions that the holder may perfonn in

relation to the casino;

(ii)

impose further conditions in the licence;

(iii) suspend the licence for such period as the Board

thinks fit; or

(iv)

cancel the licence.

(5) Where a variation of functions or a condition imposed

by the Board under paragraph (4}(c) of this regulation is not complied

with within the time specified in the notice, the Board shall cancel or

suspend the casino employee's licence.

(6) The Board may at any time by notice in writing given to

the casino licensee and to a person who was the holder of a casino

employee's licence at the time of the suspension of tile licence, terminate,

or reduce the period of, the suspension of the licence.

(7) A casino employee's licence shall cease to be in force

during a period of suspension, or upon cancellation, of the licence.

19. The casino licensee shalJ, on receipt of notice of the

suspension or cancellation of a casino employee's licence, cease to

pennit the person who was lhe holder of that licence to perfonn. in

relation to the casino, functions of the kind specified in that licence.

Gaming in the casino

20. (I) The casino licensee shall indicate in the plans and

diagrams of the layout of the casino to be 'approved by the Board in

terms of subsection (2) of section 22 of the Act, the gaming area in

which table games and gaming machines are to be allocated and shall

ensure that at all times DO person specified in section 26 of the Act is

admitted or is present in the gaming area.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (I) of this regulation, the

gaming acea shall, unless olherwise declared by the Board, be deemed

to exclude areas confmed to bars or restaurants and their amenities.

21. (I) The Board may by notice in writing to tbe casino

licensee determine the minimum stakes applicable to authorised games

which are conducted in the casino.

(2) The Board may by notice in writing to the casino licensee

alter the stakes established in terms of paragraph (1) of this regulation.

(3) The casino licensee shall obtain the authorisation of the

Board to establish the maximum stakes applicable to authorised games

or to vary the minimum stakes detennined under paragraphs (I) and (2)

of this regulation.

22. The casino licensee shall at all times when the casino is open

for business exhibit and maintain in a conspicuous place at or near the

entrance to the casino a notice indicating

(a) the list of authorised games and maximum and minimum

stakes as may be specified in the casino licence or as may be

otherwise detennined or approved by order of the Board;

(b) such conditions of the licence as the Board may require

him in writing to include in any such notice; and

any entrance fee as may be approved by the Board.

(c)

23. (I) The Board shall approve the gaming equipment. gaming

machines and chips for use in the casino.

(2) A person, olher lhan a person authorised by the Board,

shall not, except while in the casino, have in his possession any gaming

equipment, gaming machines or chips approved by lhe Board for use in

lhe casino.

(3) A person shall not exhibit or possess gaming equipment,

gaming machines or chips in the casino other than gaming equipment,

gaming machines or chips approved by the Board for use in the casino

Provided lhat it shall be the duty oflhe casino licensee or any

holder of a casino employee's licence to report to a Board inspector the

possession by a person while in the casino of any gaming equipment,

gaming machines or chips otherwise than in accordance with the

provisions of this regulation upon becoming aware of the fact.

Money or money's worth, including chips and tokens,

(4)

found lying unclaimed in the casino by any person shall be immediately

presented to the casino licensee or to any person acting on his behalf

and who is present in the casino premises and, unless claimed by its

owner, shall be deposited with the Chief Cashier of the casino and

registered in the presence of a Board inspector in a register kept for

that purpose in the casino. Any amount which remains outstanding in

the said register at the end of each calendar month shall be deemed to

be, and shall be written as, gaming profits for that particular month.

(5) It shall not be la~ful for any person present in the casino

to use, either alone or in concert with others, orto have in his possession

or control at or near a gaming table. authorised machine or in any location

forming part of the gaming area, any electronic, electrical, mechanical

or manual apparatus or device including, but not limited to, a calculator,

computer, optic strobe, radio frequency pulse generator, stringer andlor

slug that is capable, with respect to a game or part thereof, of recording

or analysing the outcome or the changing probabilities of a game or the

playing strategies to be used or that may alter the nonnal or randomly

predetermined outcome or course of any game in a casino.

(6) Where the casino licensee or any person acting on his

behalf is satisfied that a person present in the casino has contravened

the provisions of paragraph (5) of this regulation. he shall

(a)

declare any wager made by such person to be null and

void;

(b) order that such person be prohibited from playing any

game in the casino;

(c) evict such person from the casino for such period of

time as he deems fit; andlor

(d) lodge a formal complaint with the Executive Police in

respect of such person for the institution of criminal proceedings

under the provisions of the Act and these regulations.

24. (1)

A casino licensee. a director of a casino licensee. a

casino employee and a Board inspector shan not participate in gaming

in any casino in Malta except to the extent that it may be necessary to

do so

(a)

in

the performance of his functions under this Act; or

in the course of his employment.

(b)

(2)

The casino licensee shall not knowingly or recklessly

permit admission to, or allow to remain within, the casino premises any

person specified in section 26 of the Act.

(3) Where a person has requested a casino licensee by notice

in writing for a ban or restriction on his own admission to a casino. the

casino licensee shall immediately notify the Board of this fact in writing

and shall simultaneously cause a copy of such notice to be sent to any

other casino licensee in Malta; where4lX>n the person concerned shall

not be allowed to enter any casino in Malta in accordance with the

provisions of subsection (1) of section 26 of the Act.

(4) It shall not be lawful for a casino employee to visit any

casino in Malta, other than the casino in respect of which he holds a

casino employee's licence, without the prior authorisation of the casino

licensee or any person acting on his behalf or under any arrangment

made with him.

(5) It shall not be lawful for a casino employee to socialise

or in any other way coUaborate with persons playing in the casino within

or outside the casino premises in a manner which is bound to, or could

likely, prejudice the perfonnance of the duties of the casino employee.

25. (I) It shall be lawful for the casino licensee to enter into a

service agreement with a junket leader, whose function shall be the

promotion and organisation of visits by a person or group of persons to

the casino for the purpose ofjunket gaming; provided that such person

or persons shall be domiciled and resident outside Malta.

(2) The casino licensee shall apply to the Board in a fonn

approved by the Board for the issue in the regard of such junket leader

of a licence to operate as a junket leader. For this purpose, the casino

licensee shall, not later lhan fourteen (14) days prior to the date of

commencement of any services by ajunket leader, give to the Secretary

of the Board the following infonnation

<a) the name, address and identification number of the junket

leader, if not a body corporate;

the name, registered address and registration number of

(b)

the company, if a body corporate;

(c) a copy of the service agreement entered into, or to be

entered into, with the junket leader;

(d) the proposed date for the commencement of services by

the junket leader; and

(e)

any olher infonnation as may be required by the Board.

(3) The application for the issue of a licence specified in

paragraph (2) of this regulation shall be lodged by the casino licensee

with the Secretary of the Board and shall be accompanied by any

documents that the application fonn may specify.

(4) The provisions of regulations 1O,II,12,I3,I4,I5and

18 of these regulations shall as far as practicable apply in the case of a

licence to operate as a junket leader

Provided that where ajunket leader is a body corporate and is

represented by a person or persons, such person or persons shall be

deemed to be vested with the legal representation of the same junket

leader and shall accordingly be liable severally and in solidum with the

junket leader under the provisions of lhe Act or these regulations or any

other regulations made under the Act;

Provided further that for the purposes of junket gaming in

Malta a junket leader may be represented by a maximum of two persons.

(5) Unless previously cancelled or suspended by the Board,

a licence under this regulation shall cease to have effect upon the

expiration of five (5) years from the issue of the licence, whereupon it

may be renewed by the Board for a further period of five (5) years, or

upon termination of the services of the junket leader as specified in the

licence. whichever is the earlier.

(6) The casino licensee shall notify the Secretary of the

Board in writing of the proposed arrival of a person or group of persons

to the casino for the purpose of junket gaming at least forty-eight (48)

hours prior to the arrival of such person or group of persons in- Malta,

and shall indicate in such fiNice

(i) the name of the junket leader and the licence number

given to the junket leader by the Bo~;

(ii) the name, address and identification number of the

person or persons representing the junket leader in Malta, if

applicable;

(iii) the name, place of residence and identification number

of the person or persons participating in lhe junket;

lIle date of arrival and duration of the proposed visit by

(iv)

such person or persons; and

the particular registration number given by the casino

(v)

licensee to each relevant junket.

Such notice shall be accompanied with a copy of the agreement entered

into between the casino licensee and the junket leader in respect of

each junket

Provided that the Board may dispense with the requirement

of notification of said particulars within 48 hours upon justifiable reason

being provided by the casino licensee, whereupon such particulars shall

be notified prior to the start of junket gaming.

(7) It shall be lawful for the casino licensee, on his own

initiative and without the intermediation of a junket leader, and after

due compliance with the provisions of paragraph (6) of this regulation,

to promote and organise visits by a person or group of persons, who are

domiciled and resident outside Malta, to the casino for the purpose of

junket gaming; whereupon the casino licensee shall, at least 48 hours

prior to the arrival of such person or group of persons in Malta, furnish

to the Secretary of the Board a copy of the junket agreement or schedule

in respect of each junket.

(8) Where a junket under this regulation consists of one

person only, that person shall be required to lodge with the casino

licensee a minimum deposit of two thousand Maltese ljri (Lm2,OOO)

which shall be made available for the purpose of gaming in the casino.

Where a junket consists of more than one person. each person shall be

required to lodge with the casino licensee a minimum deposit of one

thousand Maltese liri (Lml.OOO) which shall be made available for the

purpose of gaming in the casino.

(9) The casino licensee shall ensure that persons

participating in ajunket shall only use non-negotiable chips specifically

dedicated to junket gaming when playing a table game or when

purchasing chips or tokens at a cash-desk for the pwpose of playing a

game on an authorised machine. and that such non-negotiable chips are

not used by any person playing at the casino other than a person

participating in a junket.

26. It shall be lawful for the casino licensee. when the casino

licence so provides. or as thereafter approved by the Board. to allocate

such areas of the casino premises for the playing ofcard games ofequal

chance and may charge such hourly rate of payment therefor as may be

specified in the casino licence or upon approval by the Board. as the

case may be. Such charges shall be conspicuously displayed in that

area or areas.

27. The casino licensee shall cause to be kept in the casino for a

period of seven days any tapes installed by the casino licensee in the

camera and audio system of the casino for the purpose of recording and

monitoring the gaming activities taking place in the casinQ

Provided that for the purposes of this regulation where any

tape or tapes record any activity constituting a breach of the Act or of

these regulations or of any other law, such tape or tapes shall be kept

for such period as may be necessary to conduct investigations or to

institute proceedings under the Act or these regulations or any other

law.

Use of machines for gaming

28. (I) The provisions of sections 31 and 32 of the Act shall

apply to any machine, whether mechanical. electric or electronic, which

is designed or adapted for the playing of a game of chance or skill or

chance and skill combined by means of the machine. and has a slot or

other aperture for the insertion of money or money's worth and in respect

of which one or more players pay to play the machine.

(2) An authorised machine shall always include a machine

in respect of which a prize can be won by playing a game or games. and

such prize shall be in the fonn of money or money's wonh.

It shall be lawful to operate a machine in a casino if

(3)

(a)

the machine has been authorised and registered as such

by the Board in accordance with the provisions of these regulations;

(b) the registration number allocated to each authorised

machine by the Board is affixed in a visible place on the particular

machine;

(e)

the unique serial number of each authorised machine is

permanently suunped or engraved in a visible place on the particular

machine;

(d) the maximum slake for playing a game once by means

of the machine is of an amount not exceeding, or, if more than

one. not exceeding in the aggregate, such amount as may be

prescribed in the casino licence or ol.herwise by order of lhe Board

for the purpose of this paragraph;

(e) the prize won by playing a game once by means of the

machine does not exceed, or in the aggregate, does not exceed

such amount as may be prescribed in the casino licence acby order

of the Board for the purpose of this paragraph; and

(0

it is provided with a manufacturer's certificate, which

certificate shall be available for inspection

Provided that the Board may, upon justifiable reasons being

provided, dispense with the requirement under paragraph (3)(f) of this

regulation;

Provided further that without prejudice to the generality of

this regulation, any authorised machine intended for use or kept for use

in a casino shall be so kept in compliance with the provisions of the

First Schedule to these regulations.

(4) Forthe purposes of paragraph (3)(0 of this regulation,

a manufacturer's certificate shall include the following information

name of manufacturer;

(i)

(til

brand name of gaming machine;

(iii)

manufacturer's machine serial number;

(iv)

machine model number;

(v)

date of manufacture;

(vi) minimum percentage payout of any winnings and the

manner in which this is calculated;

(vii) a full description of the machine, including the game

type; the game theme; if the game is progressive, the increment

percentage; if the game is programmed, the programme serial

number; the maximum bet and highest jackpot.

There shall be displayed on an authorised machine

29. (a) a statement specifying the value of the prize. or, if there

are different prizes, the value of each prize, which can be won by

playing a game once by means of the machine; and

(b) if there are any special circumstances in which that prize,

or, as the case may be, those prizes. cannot be won, a statement of

those circumstances;

and, if the manner in which those statements are to be so displayed is

prescribed in the casino licence or otherwise by order of the Board for

the purpose of this section, they shall be displayed in that manner.

30. The casino licensee shall

(1)

(a) on the grant or renewal of a casino licence under the

Act, furnish to the Board the specifications of every authorised

machine kept for use in the casino;

(b) on the acquisition of any authorised machine for use in

the casino or on the replacement of any authorised machine in

terms of the provisos to paragraph (1) of regulation 31, furnish to

the Board the specifications of the machine;

(c) on any alterations in any of the specifications of an

authorised machine registered under regulation 3 I, notify the Board

in writing of the specifications so altered; and

(d) on the destruction or disposal of any such machine, notify

the Board in writing of such destruction or disposal.

(2) If at any time the specifications of an authorised machine

furnished under paragraph (I) of this regulation do not correspond with

the actual specifications of the machine, it shall be treated for the

purposes of regulation 31 as not being registered.

If the Board is satisfied

31. (I)

(a) that an authorised machine. specifications of which are

furnished under regulation 30, is an authorised machine in tenns

of regulation 28 and complies with lhe conditions specified in the

casino licence and in regulation 29 of these regulations; and

(b) that if the machine is registered. the total number of

authorised machines registered in respect of the casino shall not

exceed the total number of authorised machines as prescribed in

the casino licence or otherwise by order of the Board;

it shall register the machine in respect of the casino, but shall

otherwise refuse to register it

Provided that the casino licensee may keep in closed and

lock.ed premises Dot forming part of the gaming area such additional

number of authorise<! machines, in any case not exceeding in amount

20% of the total number of machines authorised by the Board for use in

the casino. which machines are intended to replace one or more

authorised machines installed in the gaming area with the approval of

the Board;

Provided further that no replacement shall occur in ternu of

the first proviso to this paragraph without the prior written approval of

the Board and that the number of authorised machines present in the

gaming area shall not exceed the total number of authorised machines

prescribed in the casino licence or otherwise by order of the Board.

(2) The Secretary of the Board shall, for the purpose of

paragraph (I) of this regulation, maintain a register of authorised

machines.

32. (I)

The Board shall delete from the register any machine

(a) in respect of which a notification is given under

paragraph (I) (d) of regulation 30; or

(b) which it is satisfied is not or has ceased to be an

authorised machine in tenns of regulation 28. or fails or has ceased

to comply with prescribed conditions.

(2)

If the Board is satisfied

(a) that a machine. amended specifications of which are

furnished under paragraph (I) (c) of regulation 30, is an authorised

machine in terms of regulation 28 and complies with the prescribed

conditions; and

(b) that, if the register is amended to include those

specifications, the number of authorised machines of the same

description registered in respect of the casino shall not exceed the

number of authorised machines of that description authorised in

the casino licence or otherwise by order of the Board,

it shall amend the register accordingly, but shall otherwise delete the

machine from the register.

33. The Board sball issue to the casino licensee a certificate listing

the authorised machines registered under paragraph (1) of regulation

31 in respect of the casino and the casino licensee shall ensure that the

certificate is at all times, except when it is produced to the Board under

regulation 35, made available upon request for inspection by persons

playing in the casino.

34. If the Board

(a) refuses to register an authorised machine under paragraph

(1) of lOgulation 31; or

(b) deletes an authorised machine from the register under

paragraph (I) (b) or paragraph (2) of lOgulation 32.

the Secretary of the Board shall immediately notify the casino

licensee in writing.

35. (1) The casino licensee shall, when furnishing to the Board

specifications of an authorised machine under paragraph (1) (b) of

regulation 30 or giving to the Board a notification under paragraphs (1)

(c).or (d) of regulation 3D, produce to the Board the relevant certificate

issued under regulation 33, and the Board shall make such amendment

to the certificate as may be necessary.

H the Board notifies the casino licensee under regulation

(2)

32 that it has deleted an authorised machine from the register, and the

certificate issued under regulation 31 is not produced to the Board, the

Secretary of the Board shall require the casino licensee to produce the

certificate to the Board, and the Board shall make such amendment to

the certificate as may be necessary.

36. Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (3) of

section 11 of the Act, it shall not be lawful for any person other than the

casino licensee or any person acting on his behalf or under any

arrangement with him, to remove from the machine any money or

money's worth other than any money or money's worth delivered by

the machine as, or as part of, a prize in respect of a game. played by

means of the machine.

Financial

37. (I) The casino licensee shallkcep the !<COrds required by

the provisions of regulations 38. 39 and 40 of these regulations.

(2)

For the purpose of these regulations

0) "gaming cheque" means a cheque which is accepted by

lhe licensee. or by any person acting on his behalf, and which is

given in exchange for cash or tokens to be used by persons playing

a game in lhe casino;

"gaming credit card payment" means a credit card

(ii)

payment which is accepted by the licensee, or by a person acting

on his behalf, and for which cash or tokens are given to be used by

persons playing a game in the casino;

(iii) "gaming debit card payment" means a debit card

payment which is accepted by the licensee. or by a person acting

on his behalf. and for which cash or tokens are given to be used by

persons playing a game in the casino; and

(iv) "relevant accounC' means the account in respect of

which a cheque is drawn or to which a credit card payment or

debit card payment is debited.

(3) The casino licensee shall retain in the casino any record

made under regulations 38, 39 and 40 of these regulations with respect

to a gaming cheque or substitute cheque. gaming credit card payment

or substitute credit card payment, gaming debit card payment or

substitute debit card payment until the expiry ofthe period of five years

beginning with the date of acceptance by the casino licensee, or any

person acting on his behalf, of that gaming cheque or substitute cheque,

gaming credit card payment or substitute credit card payment, gaming

debit card payment or substitute debit card payment, as the case may

be.

(4) Where a record such as is referred tf' m panlgnlph (3)

of this regulation is kept by electronic means, the casino licensee shall

ensure that, during the period of five years referred to in Ihat paragraph.

a hard copy of such record can be readily produced.

38. (1) The record under this regulation shall set out the

partieulan required by paragraph (2) of this regulation with respect to

each gaming cheque, substitute cheque, gaming credit card payment.

substitute credit card payment. gaming debit card payment and substitute

debit card payment, which particulars shall be set out under the name

of the person who has issued the cheque or cheques or, as the case may

be, of the holder of the credit or debit card.

The required particulars are the foUowing

(2)

(a) the date and time of the acceplance of the eheque or, as

the case may be, credit or debit card payment by the licensee or by

any person acting on his behalf;

(b) such of the following information as appears on the

cheque or, as the case may be, credit or debit card, namely:-

(i) in the case of acmque, the name of the person who

has the relevant account;

Oi) in the case of a cheque, the name of the credit

institution on whom the cheque is drawn and the address where

the relevant account is held;

(iii) in the case of a credit or debit card payment, the

name of the credit institution with whom the account debited

is held;

(iv)

the number of the relevant account; and

(v)

the number of the cheque, the credit card or debit

card;

(c) the amount for which the cheque is made out or, as the

case may be, the amount of the credit card payment or debit card

payment;

(d) in the case of a cheque, whether any guarantee card

issued by the person on whom the cheque is drawn was produced;

(e) where a cheque is a substitute cheque or a credit card

payment is a substitute credit card payment or a debit card payment

is a substitute debit card payment, that fact, together with sufficient

infonnation to identify the redeemed cheque or cheques for which

the substitute cheque or substitute credit card payment or substitute

debit card payment was given, and whether or not it was so given

with casb or tokens or a combination of both;

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in the case of a cheque which subsequently becomes a

redeemed cheque, that fact;

(g) subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this

regulation, the date on which the cheque, except any redeemed

cheque, is delivered to a credit insititution for payment orcollection

or, as the case may be, the date on which the details of the credit

card payment or of the debit card payment are delivered to the

issuer of the card for processing to enable the casino licensee to be

credited with the amount of the payment; and

(h) whether the credit institution on whom the cheque is

drawn at first refused payment Of, as the case may be, the credit

institution who issued the credit card or the debit card at first refused

to authorise the credit card payment or the debit card payment, in

each case whether or not payment was subsequently made.

(3)

Where all of the cheques, except any redeemed cheque,

set out in the record kept under this regulation are debited to a credit

institution for payment or collection on the same date, that date need

only be given once.

(4) Where details of all the credit card payments andlor of

the debit card payments set out in the record kept under this regulation

are delivered for processing on the same date, that date need only be

given once.

39. (1)

The record under this regulation shall set out the

particulars required by paragraph (2) of this regulation with respect to

each gaming cheque and each substitute cheque in respect of which the

credit insitution on whom the cheque is drawn at first refused payment,

whether or not payment was sUbsequently made.

(2) The required particulars are the following

(a) the date of the acceptance of the cheque by the casino

licensee or hy any person acting on his behalf;

(b) the particulars required by paragraphs (2) (b) and (c) of

regulation 38;

(c) the reason for refusal of payment; and

(d) where payment is subsequently made in respect of that

cheque, that fact and the date of such payment

40. (I) The casino licensee shall provide verification of the

particulars which by vinue of paragraph (2) (g) of regulation 38 are

included in the record required by that regulation in respect of each

gaming cheque, other than a redeemed cheque, each substitute cheque,

each gaming credit card payment, each substitute credit card payment.

each gaming debit card payment and each substitute debit card payment

by means of a document which satisfies the requirements of paragraph

(2) of this regulation.

(2) In respect of each cheque, credit card payment or debit

card payment to which the document relates, the document specified in

paragraph (I) of this regulation shall

(a) show the amount for which the cheque is made or, as

the case may be, the amount of die credit card payment or of the

debit card payment;

(b) in the case of a cheque, be endorsed, whether by means

of a stamp or otherwise, by or on behalf of the person to whom the

cheque was delivered for payment or collection, with the name of

that person together with the date of delivery; and

(c) in the case of a credit card payment or a debit card

payment, be endorsed, whether by means of a stamp or otherwise,

by or on behalf of the issuer of the card. with the name of the

issuer together with the date of receipt of the details.

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41.' The casino licensee shall

(a) cause to be kept. in respect of the transactions and affairs

relating to the operation of the casino, proper accounts and records

which show a true and fair view of the financial operations and

affairs conducted by the casino licensee in relation to the operation

of the casino; and

(b) do all things necessary to ensure that, in relation to the

operation of the casino

(i) payments out of the funds of the casino licensee

are correctly made and properly authorised;

adequate control is maintained over the incurring

(ii)

of liabilities by the casino licensee; and

(iii) adequate control is maintained over the assets of

the casino licensee

Provided that for the purposes of paragraph (8) of this

regulation proper accounts and records shall be deemed to have been

kept if such accounts and records are sufficient to show and explain the

casino licensee's transactions and are such as to disclose, with reasonable

accuracy, at any time, the financial position of,the casino licensee.

42. The casino licensee shall, as soon as practicable but not later

than 90 days after the end ofeacb fmancial year.lodse with the Secretary

of the Board a full set of financial statements made in accordance with

International Accounting Standards and audited in accordance with

International Standards on Auditing and which comply with the

provisions of the Companies Act, 1995.

43. (1) The accounts and records of the casino licensee in

respect of all gaming operations shall be kept by the casino licensee for

a period of ten (10) years

Provided that where the accounts and records are kept in a

bound or unified form, the ten years shall commence to ron from the

date of the last entry made therein.

(2) Such accounts and records shall be produced upon

request for inspection by a Board inspector.

(3) Any internal audit reports relating to the business

operations of the casino licensee shall be kept available by the casino

licensee for a period of one (I) year for inspection by the Secretary of

the Board or any person authorised by him.

Prevention or money laundering

44. 1be provisions of subsection (I) ofsection 9 oftbePrevention

of Money Laundering Act, 1994 and any regulations made under this

Act shall apply with regard to a casino subject to the provisions of

regulations 45, 46. 47. 4S. 49. 50 and 51 of these regulations.

45. Pursuant to the provisions of section 25 of the Act, the casino

licensee shall not allow persons to enter the casino unless such persons

have been identified.

46. (I) Any person who, whilst in the casino, exchanges cash,

a cheque or bank draft. whether drawn on local or on foreign credit

institutions, or otherwise makes a credit or debit card payment in

exchange for chips or tokens in excess of two thousand Maltese liri

(Lm2.000) for use in the casino shall be identified by the production of

an identification document, and a record of his particulars shall be kept

in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of section 25 of the

Act.

(2) Any person who exchanges chips or tokens after playing

a game or games at a casino the value of which exceeds Lm2,OOO shall

also be identified in accordance wilh the provisions of paragraph (1) of

this regulation.

(3) A casino licensee shall ensure that the particulars relating

to the identity of a person exchanging chips or tokens lhe value of which

exceeds Lm2,OOO is matched with, and cross referred to, the particulars

relating to the identity of the person exchanging cash, cheques or bank

drafts. or making a credit or debit card payment in exchange. for those

chips or tokens, and shall further ensure lhat lhose chips or tokens are

derived from winnings made whilst playing a game or games at the

casino.

(4) The provisions of this regulation shall also apply in cases

where in anyone gaming session a person carries outlransactions which

are individually for an amount of less than Lm2,OOO, but which in

aggregate exceed such amount.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of this regulation. the

casino licensee shall record the particulars relating to the identity of a

person playing a game or games in the casino where the casino licensee

or any casino employee has any knowledge or suspicion that such person

is. or may be, engaging in money laundering.

..,. (I) A record kept in accordance with the provisions of

regulation 46 shall provide such details as may be necessary to facilitate

any inve...tigation lhat may be carried out in any subsequent criminal

proceedings instituted in respect of money laundering.

(2) Any record kept in accordance with the provisions of

regulation 46 shall be retained by the ca.. ino licensee for a period of

five years.

48. It shall be the duty of the ca..ino licensee 10 ensure that ca..ino

employees are adequately trdincd in order to become cognisanl of the

provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 1994. and of

any regulations made under Ihis ACI. and to recognise, and be able to

dCOJI with. situations regarding any person who is, or appears 10 he.

engOJgcd in money IOJundcring whilsl in Ihe ca..ino.

49. (I) It shall he the duty of the casino licensee to maintain

adequate internal reporting procedures so that any knowledge or

suspicion that any person in the casino is engaged in money lauridering

is immediately reported to a Police Officer not below the rank of

Inspector.

(2) It shall be the duty of a casino employee to report any

infonnation or other matter which gives. or may give, rise to any

knowledge or suspicion that a person in the casino is engaged in money

laundering.

(I) It shall he the duty of the casino licensee to appoint a

50. Reporting Officer whoSe name, grade and designation sball be notified

to the Secretary of the Board and to the Commissioner of Police.

It shall he the duty of the Reporting Officer

(2)

(a) to receive reports from the casino licensee or the casino

employees of any information or other matter which gives rise to

any knowledge or suspicion that a person in lhe casino is engaged

in money laundering;

to evaluate in the light of all other relevant information

(b)

repons made to him concerning any knowledge or suspicion that a

person in the casino is engaged in money laundering;

(e) where the Reporting Officer finds that the infonnation

received gives rise to any knowledge or suspicion that a person in

the casino is engaged in money laundering, to report such finding

to a Police Officer not below the rank of Inspector and to the Money

Laundering Liaison Officer of the Board;

(d) to ensure that casino employees are adequately trained to

become cognisant of the provisions of the Prevention of Money

Laundering Act, 1994, and any regulations made under this Act,

and to identify transactions involving knowledge or suspicion that

a person in the casino is engaged in money laundering; and

(e) to ensure that the provisions of regulations 45, 46, 47,

48 and 49 of these regulations are fully complied with by the casino

licensee and the casino employees.

51. A report made by the Reporting Officer under pa.-agraph (2)

(c) of regulation 50 shall include details of

(a) the suspicious transaction;

(b)

the person involved in the transaction;

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the reasons giving rise to the knowledge or suspicion; and

(c)

(d) any other matters which may facilitate the investigation of the suspicious

transaction.

Interpretation

Gaming Board

(Regulation 28)

AUTHORISED MACHINES

Minimum standards lor machines

A machine kept for use in a casino shall

(1)

<a> in accordance with the way in which the machine is constructed, adapted or

regulated, be designed to payout on average a prize amounting to 85% or more of the

coin or coins or money's worth inserted in the machine; provided that in the case of a

machine designed or adapted for the playing of a game of skill or skill and chance

combined. the machine shall provide the greatest return to the person playing the

machine over a period of continuous play;

(b) use a random selection process to determine the outcome of each play of a

game on the machine, which process shall fulfil 95% confidence limits. For the purposes

nf this paragraph

(i) each possible permutation or combination of game elements. which produce

winning or losing game outcomes. shall be available for random selection at the initiation

of each game;

in the case of a machine which is representative of live gambling games, the

(ii)

mathematical probability of a symbol or element appearing in a game outcome shall

be equal to the mathematical probability of that symbol or element occurring in the

live gambling game. In the case of other machines, the mathematical probability of a

symbol or other element appearing in a position in any game outcome shall be constant;

(iii) the selection process shall not produce detectable patterns ofgame elements

or detectable dependency upon any previous game outcome, the amount wagered or

upon the style nf method of play;

(c) display an accurate representation of the game outcome and, subsequent to

a selection of the game outcome, shall not make a variable secondary decision which

affects the result displayed to the person playing the machine;

(d) display the rules of play and payoff schedule; and

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(e) not automatically alter pay-tables or any function of the machine based on

internal computation of the hold percentage.

For the purposes of this item, "random selection" means the observed

unpredictability and absence of pattern in a set of elements or events that have definite

probabilities of occurrence; and "game outcome" means the final result of a wager.

Progressive machines

(2) (a) It shall be lawful for the casino licensee. after obtaining the approval of

the Board, to operate interconnected authorised machines which are designed to pay

out an aggregate top prize subsequent to a number of games played and which credit a

common progressive prize counter with an initial amount not necessarily representing

a percentage of the stakes. TIle progression of each bet shall correspond 10 the increment

percentage, which raises the basic theoretical percentage.

(b) The casino licensee may, after obtaining the approval of the Board, offer a

wider variety of winning options, and aller the amount of the progressive jackpot and

its increment percentage.

Changes to machine payout percentage

(3) (a) The theoretical payback percentage of a game played by means of a

machine must nol be capable of being changed without making a hardware or software

change in the machine.

(b) For the purposes of this item, the addition of an attendant-paid bonus, a

progressive jackpot or a change in the rate of progression of an existing progressive

jackpot shall nol be considered to be a change in the theoretical payback of the machine

Provided that the casino licensee shall obtain the Board's approval prior to the

introducation and implementation of any scheme under paragraph (b) of this item.

Meters

(4) (a) All machine.~, with the exception of penny-pusher machines, shall be

equipped with non-resctable counters having at lea.~t six digil~ to accumulate the "in",

"out", "drop" and "jackpot" values in unil~ equal to the denomination of the machine.

In the C&o;e of machines with note acceptors a mctcr giving the tola) value of notes shall

be allowed. The machine shall accumulate the S<lmc values in electronic digital stor...' ge

and provide the means for on-demand display of the stored infonnation.

(b) Machines having "in" metcrs shall accumulate all coin and credit transactions

that result in wagers. The "out" meters shall accumulatc all coin and credit tmnsactions

paid by thc machine for winning combinations. The "drop" melers shall accumulalC

the number of coins that have been diverted into a drop bucket. The jackpot meter

shall accumulate the numhcr of coins p<lid by means of a hand pay.

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(e) All machines shall have an electronically stored digital meter of at least six

digits for the number of plays since power on and the Dumber of plays since door

closure. The machine shall provide the means for on-demand display of the stored

information.

(d) All machines shall be adequately equipped to remedy tilt conditions and

other malfunctions.

Cash accounts and cash desks

(a)

(5)

The casino licensee may have one or mOrt of any available apparatus

for counting and reporting money, namely, scales, counting machines. wrapping

machines and coin conveyors.

The casino licensee may use one or more cash desks within the gaming

(b)

area.

Other devices

(6) (a) The casino licensee may use other devices such as moneycbangers,

mobile change stations and/or automatic tokcn machines as are deemed necessary to

an efficient operation.

(b) All authorised machines shall be equipped with various electronic and

mechanical devices generally proposed by manufacturers.

Machines may also be equipped with monitoring and alarm devices in order

(e)

to ensure fair.play.

Hopper fills

(7) (a) A hopper fill to a machine shall be required if the hopper becomes

empty during a payout or if the machine is new.

1be casino licensee may effect hopper fills even if the machine is not totally

(b)

empty

Provided that a Board inspector shall always be present whenever a hopper fLll is

effected and shall certify that the hopper fill has been effected by the correct number of

coins being declared.

Jackpots, bopper fills, sbort pays and credit payouts

(8)

All jackpot payouts and macbine fills shalJ be

(i)

recorded as per the casino licensee's internal control procedures manual;

and

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contioned by a Board inspector.

(ii)

Machine hopper contents

(9) (a) Whenever machines are temporarily removed from the gaming area,

machine drop and hopper contents shall be protected to preclude the misappropriation

of stored funds.

(b) A Board inspector shall be present when mac:hine contents are secured to

ensure that such contents are adequately safeguarded.

(e) These procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the casino licensee's

internal control procedures manual and shall require the approval of the Board.

Jackpots and credit payments

(10)

Jackpot and credjt payments shall be effected in the presence of a

(a)

Board inspector who shall certify that the payment is due.

For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this item a jackpot payment is the

(b)

payment of the balance of tokens due to a person playing a game by means of the

machine after ajackpot combination on the machine and acredit payment is the payment

of accumulated credits over and above the maximum hopper payout.

Conversions

(11) (a) Conversions on authorised machines shall be effected by persons

licensed by the Board to perform maintenance on authorised machines and after the

Board's written approval has been obtained. For the purposes of this item, "conversion"

means a change in a machine from one pre-approved configuration to another pre-

approved configuration or from one approved mode of play to another approved mode

of play.

A person licensed to perform maintenance on authorised machines, including

(b)

a licensed manufacturer who converts a machine from one approved game configuration

to another approved game configuration, shall maintain complete and accurate records

of all such conversions.

(c) A copy of the relevant conversion records shall be immediately lodged with

the Secretary of the Board.

Duplication of programme storage media

(12) Only a licensed manufacturer or a casino licensee may duplicate the contents

of machine programme storage media.

Movement or replacement of machines

(13) The casino licensee may, after obtaining the written approval

of the Board, move any machine from its initial location and replace it

with a machine that is either already being used in the casino or is

otherwise a reserve machine already approved by the Board for use in

the casino.

Maintenance of machines

(14) (a) A casino licensee shall not alter the operation of

authorised machines and may only allow maintenance on the machines

to be effected by persons licensed for such purpose by the Board.

A casino licensee shall maintain all authorised machines in

(b)

good condition.

(c) It shall not be lawful to make changes or repairs to parts of

any authorised machine that may effect the game outcome unless

specifically authorised to do so by the Board.

(d) A casino licensee shall keep a written list of all repairs,

including the name ofthe person making such repairs, made to authorised

machines which entail a replacement of parts that may affect the game

outcome and shaH make the list available for inspection by the Board

or a Board inspector upon request.

Promotional or tournament machines

(15) It shall be lawful for the casino licensee to keep for use at

the casino, after obtaining the approval of the Board, a promotional or

tournament machine which

(i)

may be played without a wager being made;

(ii) always pays out an amount either in cash or in prizes that is

equal to or greater than the wager made;

(iii)

makes use of electronic competition boards in tournaments;

(iv)

may have promotional games on "special status" time limited

licence;

(v)

may have capability of CD ROM and/or cable feed screens;

(vi)

may have capability for VIP card readers/trackers; and

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may have capability to key in credit for special tournaments.

(vii)

Promotional payouts

Promotional payout documentation shall include the foUowing information

(16)

(i)

date and time of payout;

(ii)

machine number and denomination;

(ill)

description of award;

(iv)

type of promotion, that is wbether double jackpots. four-of-a-kind bonus.

etc.; and

conftrnlation by a Board inspector thallhe payout is due.

(v)

For the purposes of this item, a promotional payout is a supplemental payout that

is not reflected in the machine pay table.

Suspension of approval of machines

(17) The Board may by notice to the casino licensee order the suspension of

approval of a machine kept for use in the casino if the Board detennines that lhe machine

does not operate

in the manner certified by the manufachlrer; or

(i)

as approved by the Board.

(il)

Internal control

(18) Controls relating to lhe day to day operations of authorised machines kept

for use in a casino (for example, cash variances. complimentary accounts, customer

complaints, documentation, asset registers, jackpot base values and progressive rates,

reel tape control, security seals, machine statistics, reports and machine moves) shall

be specified in the casino licensee's internal controls procedures manual and shall be

submitted to the Secretary of the Board or his authorised representative upon request.

EPROM control

(19) (a) Upon receipt of EPROMS from the manufacturer, the master

programme number, par percentage and pay table shall be verified by the casino licensee

to the manufacturer's specification sheet and the Board licence number.

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(b) Registered copies of all percentage. game or personality EPROMS shall be

kept under dual control as per casino licensee internal procedures manual.

(e)

A register for all master EPROMS shall be kept and shall contain the

following infonnation

(i) EPROM number;

Board licence number;

(ii)

name of manufacturer;

(iii)

(iv)

reason for removal from secured area and signatures; and

(v)

date of destruction, including reasons and signatures of those involved.

(d) The procedures required for copying EPROMS and the sealing of EPROMS

into the machines shall be documented -in the casino licensee's internal controls

procedure manual as approved by the Board.

(e)

The procedures required for the control of competition and promotional

EPROMS shall be documented in the casino licensee's internal controls procedures

manual as approved by the Board.

Actual and theoretical hold

(20) (a) Accurate and current theoretical hold worksheets shall be maintained

for each authorised machine either in the gaming area or in inventory.

(b) The theoretical hold percentages used in the machine analysis reports shall

be within the performance standards set by the manufacturer. Any discrepancies shall

be reported to the manufacturer and resolved immediately and the appropriate

documentation shall be lodged with the Secretary of the Board.

(c) Records shall be maintained for each machine that indicate the date the machine

was removed from operation, the date the machine was placed back into operation and

any changes in machine numbers and designations. Machines shall retain the same

assigned asset number during the entire time that the casino licensee owns the machine.

(d) All machines except penny·pusher machines shall contain the following

functioning meters

coin-in;

(i)

coin-out;

(ii)

B

drop (cash box);

(iii)

(iv) jackpot-eredit win (hand pay meter); and

(v)

games played meter (hand pull meter).

(e) All machines with currency acceptors shall contain functioning bill-in meters

that record the currency amounts or number of bills accepted by denomination.

Lazge variances helWeeD theoretical bold and actual bold shall he investi8atod

(I)

by the casino management and shall be resolved with the findings documented in a

timely manner.

Term of office

4. Resignation

5. Dismissal

Riienji

Tnehhija

Zv~lar ta' interessi

Disclosure of interests

Appointment of Government Casino Operator

Appointment of Government Casino Operator

Casino employee's licence

Casino employee's licence

Application for casino employee's licence

Eligibility for issue of casino employee's licence

II.

Change of particulars set out in application

Bdil ta' partikolaritajiet moghtija fl-applikazzjoni

Requirement for further information

Approval of application

Issue of casino employee's licence

Provisional casino employee's licence

Duration of casino employee's licence

Variation of casino employee's licence

Cancellation or suspension of casino employee's licence

Effect of cancellation or suspension

B

Gaming in the casino

Gaming area

21. SlJlkes

Notice to be exhibited in the casino

Gaming equipment, gaming machines and chips

Gaming by certain persons prohibited

24. Junkets

25.

Card room gaming

Retention of recording tapes

Use of machines Cor gaming

Authorised machines

Statements specifying prizes to be exhibited

Notification of specifications of machines

31. Registration

Amendments to register

Certificates of registration

Notification of refusal to register

Production of certificates

Removal of money from machines

Financial

Cheques, credit and debit payments

Record of gaming cheques, etc.

Record of dishonoured cheques

Verification of delivery of cheques

Accounts and records

Financial statements and audit

Retention of records

Prevention of money laundering

Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 1994, section 9(1)

Identification of persons entering the casino

Identification procedures

Keeping and retention of records

Training of casino employees

Reporting procedures

Appointment of Reporting Officer

Contents of suspicious transactions report

B