13 Miss. Code. R. § 7-12.1 - Definitions

As used in this regulation, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Cashless wagering system" means the collective hardware, software, communications technology, and other associated equipment used to facilitate wagering with other than chips, tokens or legal tender of the United States.

(b) "Conversion" means a change in a gaming device from one pre-approved configuration to another pre-approved configuration or from one approved mode of play to another approved mode of play.

(c) "Distributor" is any person that sells, leases, markets, offers, or otherwise distributes any gaming device or cashless wagering system for use or play in this state or sells, leases, or otherwise distributes any gaming device or cashless wagering system from a location within this state.

(d) "Distributor of associated equipment" is any person that sells, leases, markets, offers, or otherwise distributes associated equipment in this state for use by licensees.

(e) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission or his designee.

(f) "Game outcome" is the final result of the wager.

(g) "Inter-casino linked system" means an inter-casino linked system including the collective hardware, software, communications technology and other associated equipment used to link and monitor games or devices located at two or more licensed gaming establishments. Systems that solely record a patron's wagering activity among affiliated properties are not inter-casino linked systems.

(h) "Inter-casino linked system modification" means a change or alteration to an inter-casino linked system made by an operator who has been previously approved by the commission to operate that system. With regard to inter-casino linked systems that link progressive payout schedules, the term includes, but is not limited to:

1. A change in a system name or theme; or

2. A change in gaming device denomination.

(i) "Manufacturer" is any person that manufactures, assembles, produces, programs, or makes modifications to any gaming device or cashless wagering system for use or play in this state or for distribution outside of this state.

(j) "Manufacturer of associated equipment" is any person that manufacturers, assembles, or produces any associated equipment, including inter-casino linked systems, for use by licensees.

(k) "Modification" means a change or alteration in a gaming device that affects the manner or mode of play of the device. The term includes a change to control or graphics programs and, except as provided in (4) and (5) below, in the theoretical hold percentage. The term does not include:

1. A conversion;

2. Replacement of one component with another, pre-approved component;

3. The rebuilding of a previously approved device with pre-approved components;

4. A change in the theoretical hold percentage of a mechanical or electromechanical device, provided that the device as changed meets the standards of Rule 12.5(b) of this regulation; or

5. A change in the theoretical hold percentage of an electronic device which is the result of a top award jackpot or bonus jackpot payment which is paid directly by an attendant and which is not accounted for by the device.

(l) "On-line slot metering system" means the collective hardware, software and other associated equipment used to monitor, accumulate, and record meter information from gaming devices within a licensed establishment.

(m) "Operator" means any person or entity holding a license to operate an inter-casino linked system in this state, or a person or entity holding a license to operate a gaming operation that operates an inter-casino linked system of affiliates.

(n) "Prepaid Access Instrument" means a card, code, electronic serial number, mobile identification number, personal identification number or similar device that allows patron access to funds that have been paid in advance and can be retrieved or transferred at some point in the future through such a device. A Prepaid Access Instrument must be distributed by a licensed gaming operator or its affiliates and only Prepaid Access Instruments distributed by the licensee or its affiliates may be used to fund a wagering account at that licensee's location or the location of its affiliates. The Prepaid Access Instrument may only be used in conjunction with an approved wagering account and may not be funded by payroll direct deposit.

(o) "Randomness" is the observed unpredictability and absence of pattern in a set of elements or events that have definite probabilities of occurrence.

(p) "Theme" means a concept, subject matter and methodology of design.

Notes

13 Miss. Code. R. § 7-12.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-33

Amended 5/21/2015