Section 200. Data required to be available for each game set

A. The following data shall be available prior to the opening of a game set for distribution and shall be maintained and be viewable both electronically and, if requested, by printed report, upon demand:

1. A unique serial number identifying each game set and/or subset;

2. A description of the game set sufficient to categorize the game set or subset relative to other game sets;

3. The total number of electronic pull-tabs in the game set;

4. The number of game subsets to be created from the game set and the number of electronic pull-tabs in each subset when applicable;

5. The payout percentage of the entire game set;

6. The purchase price per electronic pull-tab assigned to the game set; and

7. Prize values with an associated index and frequency.

B. The following data shall be available subsequent to the completion of a game set and shall be maintained and viewable both electronically and, if requested, by printed report, upon demand:

1. A unique serial number identifying each game set and/or subset;

2. Description of the game set sufficient to categorize the game set relative to other game sets;

3. The total number of electronic pull-tabs unsold;

4. The total number of electronic pull-tabs purchased;

5. The time and date that the game set and/or each game subset became available for play;

6. The time and date that the game set and/or each game subset was completed or removed from play;

7. Location where game set and/or subset was played;

8. The final payout percentage of the game set when removed from play; and

9. The purchase price per electronic pull-tab assigned to the game set.

C. In order to provide maximum game integrity, no audit or other determination of the status of any game set or any subset, including, but not limited to, a determination of the prizes won or prizes remaining to be won, shall be conducted by anyone while a game set or subset is in play without causing termination of the entire game set or subset. Only upon game set termination shall the details of the associated game set and subsets be revealed to the individual or individuals performing the audit.

D. Once terminated, a game set shall not be able to be reopened.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 03, eff. November 7, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 18.2-340.15 of the Code of Virginia.