11VAC15-31-10. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions contained in § 18.2-340.16 of the Code of Virginia, the words and terms below when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Agent" means any person authorized by a supplier to act for or in place of such supplier.

"Board" means the Virginia Charitable Gaming Board.

"Bingo/Game Manager" means an individual who is a bona fide member of the organization and has been designated by the organization's management as being responsible for the operation of a particular session; for ensuring the compliance of the specific session with all applicable laws and rules and regulations; and who is present during the conduct of the designated session.

"Cash" means valid United States currency note or coinage.

"Central System" means a computer system, including, but not limited to all devices and components that are utilized to support such a computer system, which is dedicated to the electronic accounting, reporting and monitoring of electronic game cards and player terminals; and to the presentation, randomization and transmission of electronic game cards to the player terminals.

"Concealed face bingo card" means a nonreusable bingo card constructed to conceal the card face. This type of card is commonly referred to under trade names such as "Tear-open" or "Bonanza Bingo."

"Conduct" means the actions associated with the provisions of a gaming operation during and immediately before or after the permitted activity, which may include, but is not limited to (i) selling bingo cards or packs, electronic devices, instant bingo or pull-tab cards, or raffle tickets; (ii) calling bingo games; (iii) distributing prizes; and (iv) any other services provided by volunteer workers.

"Control program" means any software that is involved in any critical function of an electronic device and such software shall allow for the electronic device to ensure the integrity of all critical components during execution of such device.

"Currency note" means valid United States paper currency.

"DCG number" means a unique identification number issued by the department.

"Deal" means each separate package or series of packages consisting of one game of instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards with the same serial number.

"Department" means the Virginia Department of Charitable Gaming.

"Designator" means an object used in the number selection process, such as a ping-pong ball, upon which bingo letters and numbers are imprinted.

"Director" means the Director of the Virginia Department of Charitable Gaming.

"Disposable paper card" means a nonreusable paper bingo card manufactured with preprinted numbers.

"Electronic bingo device" means an electronic device that uses proprietary software or hardware, or is used in conjunction with commonly available software and computers, to display facsimiles of bingo cards and allows a player to daub such cards.

"Electronic game card" means a finite number of electronic facsimiles of instant bingo, seal card or pull-tab, which are predetermined game outcomes that are distributed upon demand by the central system to a player terminal. A certain number of the finite number of electronic facsimiles of instant bingo, seal card or pull-tab, which have been predetermined, when randomly selected by the central system, entitles a player to winnings at various levels in accordance with an established and specific paytable.  Once a player terminal receives a card from the finite number of electronic facsimiles of instant bingo, seal card or pull-tab, it shall not be re-used in the electronic deal.

"Electronic games of chance system" means electronic bingo device, player terminal, central system, or any other component, computer or device used to operate or to support the electronic bingo device, player terminal or central system.

"EPROM" means erasable programmable read only memory.

"Equipment and video systems" includes equipment which facilitates the conduct of charitable gaming such as ball blowers, flashboards, electronic verifiers and replacement parts for such equipment.

"Fiscal year" or "annual reporting period" means the 12-month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of any given year.

"Flare" means a piece of paper, cardboard or similar material which bears printed information relating to the name of the manufacturer or its distinctive logo, name of the game, card count, cost per play, serial number, the number of prizes to be awarded and the specific prize amounts in the paper version of a deal of instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards.

"Immediate family" means one's spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, mother or father-in-law or stepchild.

"Interested persons" means the owner, director, officer or partner of an entity engaged in supplying charitable gaming supplies supplies; equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; electronic games of chance systems; or instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices to organizations.

"Management" means the provision of oversight of a gaming operation, which may include, but is not limited to, the responsibilities of applying for and maintaining a permit or authorization; compiling, submitting and maintaining required records and financial reports; and ensuring that all aspects of the operation are in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.

"Manufacturer" means a person or entity that assembles from raw materials or subparts a completed piece of bingo or other charitable gaming equipment or supplies. supplies; equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; electronic games of chance systems; or instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices. "Manufacturer" also means a person or entity that modifies, converts, adds or removes parts to or from bingo or other charitable gaming equipment or supplies supplies; equipment intended to be used or used in the conduct of charitable; electronic games of chance systems; or instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices to further their promotion or sale for the conduct of charitable gaming.

"Operation" means the activities associated with production of a charitable gaming activity, which may include, but is not limited to (i) the direct on-site supervision of the conduct of charitable gaming, (ii) coordination of volunteers, and (iii) all responsibilities of charitable gaming designated by the organization's management.

"Owner" means any individual with financial interest of 10% or more in a manufacturer or supplier.

"Pack" means sheets of bingo paper or electronic facsimiles assembled in the order of games to be played. This may include specials and jackpots but shall not include any winner-take-all, Lucky Seven or raffle.

"Payment ticket" means a printed ticket that is tendered to a player, upon request, for any unused game plays and/or winnings that remain on the player terminal.

"Player terminal" means an electronic device that is part of a central system in which such a device uses proprietary software or hardware, or in conjunction with commonly available software and hardware to display electronic game cards. Such a device shall enable a player to interact with it by pressing an electromechanical "Play" button or by pressing a designated touchpoint on the touchscreen.  Such an interaction shall signal to a central system that the player is requesting a card within the selected electronic game card. The player shall use one or more electromechanical buttons on such a device or designated touch points on the touchscreen in order to reveal the numbers, symbols and the predetermined win or loss on the card within the selected electronic game card.

"Prize" means cash, merchandise, certificate or other item of value awarded to a winning player.

"Progressive seal card" means a paper version of a seal card game in which a prize is carried forward to the next deal if not won when a deal is completed.

"RAM" means random access memory.

"Remuneration" means payment in cash or the provision of anything of value for goods provided or services rendered.

"Seal card" means a board or placard used in conjunction with a deal of the same serial number which contains one or more concealed areas that, when removed or opened, reveal a predesignated winning number, letter or symbol located on that board or placard.

"Selection device" means a manually or mechanically operated device to randomly select bingo numbers.

"Serial number" means a unique number printed by the manufacturer on each bingo card in a set, each instant bingo, pull-tabs or seal card in a deal, each electronic bingo device ; each player terminal; each electronic game card; each electronic games of chance system; each instant bingo, pull-tab, or seal card dispensing devices; or each door prize ticket.

"Series number" means the number of unique card faces contained in a set of disposable bingo paper cards or bingo hard cards. A 9000 series, for example, has 9000 unique faces.

"Session" means a period of time during which one or more bingo games are conducted that begins with the selection of the first ball for the first game and ends with the selection of the last ball for the last game.

"Slot machine" means a random number generator-based and/or standalone electronic device, which may consist of several rolling, flashing or spinning mechanical or video reels that display various symbols, or which exhibits other features defined and prohibited by the department.

"Social quarters" means a clearly defined room within a standalone building that is owned or exclusively leased by an organization, which has been formally designated by the Untied States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10) or 501(c)(19) organization. This particular room shall be established to further the explicit social mission of the organization and in accordance with the organization's governing documents. The access to this particular room shall be strictly limited to members who are in good standing with the organization and their guests.

"United States" means the United States of America.

11VAC15-31-20. Suppliers of charitable gaming supplies: supplies, equipment, and electronic games of chance systems: application, qualifications, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew permit, maintenance, and production of records. Manufacturers of electronic games of chance systems: applications, qualifications, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew permit, maintenance, and production of records.

A. Prior to offering to lease, leasing, offering to rent, renting, offering to sell, selling, distributing or otherwise providing any charitable gaming supplies, supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or prior to the offering to lease, leasing, offering to rent, renting or distributing of electronic games of chance systems, a manufacturer of the electronic games of chance systems or supplier of charitable gaming supplies, equipment intending to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming or electronic games of chance systems shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the department and receive a permit. A $1,000 non-refundable application fee fee, that is payable to the Treasurer of Virginia is required. Virginia, shall accompany the application. In addition, a manufacturer who offers to lease, leases, offers to rent, rents or distributes electronic games of chance systems and a supplier must be authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which may include, but not be limited to, registration with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Virginia Department of Taxation, and the Virginia Employment Commission. The actual cost of background investigations performed in response to an application for a permit may be billed by the department to an applicant. The department shall act on an a completed application within 90 days of the date of the application. receipt of the application by the department.

B. The department may refuse to issue a permit or may suspend or revoke a permit if an officer, director, employee, agent or owner:

1. Is operating without a valid license, permit or certificate as a supplier or manufacturer in any commonwealth, state , territory or other political entity in or of the United States;

2. Fails or refuses to recall a product of charitable gaming supplies, equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming or electronic games of chance systems as directed by the department;

3. Conducts Participates in business activity or transaction with unauthorized entities or is not authorized to conduct participate in business activity or transaction in the Commonwealth of Virginia;

4. Has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to any crime as specified by § 18.2-340.34 B of the Code of Virginia; has had any license, permit permit, certificate or other authority related to activities defined as charitable gaming in the Commonwealth of Virginia suspended or revoked in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in any other jurisdiction; has failed to file or has been delinquent in excess of one year in the filing of any tax returns or the payment of any taxes due the Commonwealth; Commonwealth of Virginia, or has failed to establish a registered office or registered agent in the Commonwealth of Virginia if so required by § 13.1-634 or 13.1-763 of the Code of Virginia. As this provision relates to employees or agents, it shall only apply to individuals involved in sales the selling to or solicitations of customers in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Virginia for such selling, leasing, renting, distributing or otherwise providing;

5. Fails to notify the department within 20 days of the occurrence, knowledge, knowledge or receipt of the filing of any administrative or legal action relating to charitable gaming or gaming; the offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribution distribution, or otherwise provide of charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or the manufacture, offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribution of electronic games of chance systems involving or concerning the manufacturer, owners of the manufacturer, directors of the manufacturer, officers of the manufacturer, agents of the manufacturer, employees of the manufacturer, supplier, any officers or directors, employees, agent, officers of the supplier, directors of the supplier, employees of the supplier, agents of the supplier, or owner of the supplier during the term of its permit;

6. Fails to provide to the department upon request a current and valid Letter for Company Registration on file with the U.S. United States Department of Justice—Gambling Devices Registration Unit, if required in accordance with The Gambling Devices Act of 1962, 15 USC §§ 1171-1178, for any device equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming or electronic games of chance systems, that it may lease, rent, sells, sell, distributes, distribute, provide, services service or maintains maintain in the Commonwealth of Virginia; or

7. Has been engaged in conduct activity, behavior or transaction that would compromise the department's objective of maintaining the highest level of integrity in charitable gaming. gaming within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

C. A supplier shall not sell, offer to sell offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute or otherwise provide charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or to offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute electronic games of chance systems for use by anyone in the Commonwealth of Virginia other than to an organization with that possesses a valid permit from the department or to another permitted supplier. A manufacturer shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell or distribute electronic games of chance systems for use by anyone in the Commonwealth of Virginia other than to a supplier, that possesses a valid permit from the department. In addition, a manufacturer shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute electronic games of chance systems for use by anyone in the Commonwealth of Virginia other than to an organization, that possesses a valid permit from the department. However, a supplier may:

1. Sell A supplier may lease, rent, sell, distribute or otherwise provide charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming to an organization that expects to generate gross receipts of $25,000 or less in any 12-month period, providing that the amount of such purchase would not be reasonably expected to produce generate more than $25,000 in gross sales. receipts. For each such organization, the supplier shall maintain the name, address and telephone number. The supplier shall also obtain a written and signed statement from an a director, officer or game manager of such organization confirming that gross receipts are expected to be $25,000 or less. Such statement shall be dated and kept on file with the supplier for a period of three years from the end of a fiscal year. The supplier or manufacturer shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute or otherwise provide electronic games of chance systems to an organization that expects to generate gross receipts of $25,000 or less in any 12-month period.

2. Sell A supplier may sell bingo cards and paper to persons or entities other than qualified organizations provided such supplies shall not be sold or otherwise provided for use in charitable gaming activities regulated by the department or in unlawful gambling activities. For each such sale, the supplier shall maintain the name, address and telephone number of the purchaser. The supplier shall also obtain a written statement from the purchaser verifying that such supplies will not be used in charitable gaming or any unlawful gambling activity. Such statement shall be dated and kept on file for a period of three years from the end of a fiscal year. Payment for such sales in excess of $50 shall be accepted in the form of a check.

3. Sell A supplier may sell the paper version of the instant bingo pull-tabs and seal cards ;or a supplier or manufacturer may lease or rent electronic games of chance systems, which shall not consist of electronic bingo devices to organizations for use only within the organization's social quarters, which is located upon the premises owned or exclusively leased by the organization and at such times as the portion of the premises in which the instant bingo, pull-tabs or seal cards are sold is open only to members who are in good standing with the organization and their guests as authorized by § 18.2-340.26:1 of the Code of Virginia. Each such lease, rental or sale shall be accounted for separately and the accompanying invoice shall be clearly marked: "For Use in Social Quarters Only."

All such leases, rentals and sales shall be documented pursuant to subsection H of this particular section and reported to the department pursuant to subsection J of this particular section. This provision shall not apply to the sale to landlords of leasing, renting or selling of equipment and video systems to landlords as defined in this chapter. Equipment and video systems shall not include instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices and electronic bingo devices. games of chance systems.

D. A supplier shall not sell, offer to sell offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute or otherwise provide charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming to any individual or organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless the charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming are purchased or obtained from a manufacturer or another permitted supplier. A supplier shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute electronic games of chance systems to any organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless the electronic games of chance systems are leased, rented or purchased from a permitted manufacturer.  A manufacturer shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute electronic games of chance systems to any organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless such a manufacturer is in possession of a permit, that was issued by the department. Suppliers may take back for credit and resell charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming, that were received from an organization with a valid permit that has ceased or from an organization that no longer possesses a valid permit due to a decision to cease charitable gaming or is returning in order to return supplies not needed. that are no longer needed by the organization.

E. No manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer, employee of the manufacturer, supplier, supplier's agent, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier may shall be involved in the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming in the Commonwealth of Virginia. No member of a supplier's the immediate family of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer; person residing in the household of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer; member of the immediate family of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier; or person residing in the same household as a supplier supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier; or person residing in the household of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier may shall be involved in the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming of any customer of the manufacturer or supplier in the Commonwealth of Virginia. No manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer, employee of the manufacturer, supplier, supplier's agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier may participate in any the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming of any customer of the manufacturer or supplier in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For the purposes of this particular regulation, servicing of electronic devices games of chance systems shall not be considered conduct or participation.

F. The department shall conduct a background investigation prior to the issuance of a permit to any manufacturer or supplier. The investigation may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

1. A search of the Virginia Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) on all officers, directors and owners; and

2. Verification of current compliance with the tax laws and tax regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia state tax laws.

3. If the officers, directors or owners are domiciled outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or have resided in the Commonwealth of Virginia for fewer than five years, a criminal history search conducted by the appropriate authority in any state in which they have resided during the previous five years shall be provided to the department by the applicant.

G. Appropriate information and authorizations shall be provided to the department to verify information cited in subsection F of this section.

H. Suppliers Each supplier shall document each sale or rental lease, rental, sale, distribution or otherwise providing of charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming to any individual or to an organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with 11VAC15-31-20 (C) of the Supplier Regulations, on an invoice invoice. Each manufacturer shall document each lease, rental, sale or distribution of electronic games of chance systems to suppliers, who possess a valid permit from the department in accordance with 11VAC15-31-20 (C) of the Supplier Regulations, on an invoice.  Each manufacturer or supplier shall document each lease, rental or distribution of electronic games of chance systems to any organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with 11VAC15-31-20 (C) of the Supplier Regulations, on an invoice. These invoices shall which reflects reflect the following:

1. Name, address, and DCG number of the manufacturer or supplier, and if applicable, the DCG number of the organization;

2. Date of sale , lease or rental and location where bingo charitable gaming supplies , equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming or electronic games of chance systems are shipped shipped, if different from the billing address;

3. Name, manufacturer's form number and number, serial number and the numbers of cards for of each deal of instant bingo, pull-tabs, seal cards or bundles, bundles; or name, manufacturer's form number, serial number and the number of cards in for each electronic deal; deal of electronic game cards;

4. Quantity For each paper version of the instant bingo, seal card or pull-tab, the quantity of deals sold, the cost per deal, the selling price per card, the cash take-in per deal and the cash payout per deal;

5. For each electronic game card, the quantity of the electronic deal sold, the cost per electronic deal, wager or purchase price per card, the cash take-in per electronic deal and the cash payout per electronic deal;

5. 6. Serial number of the top sheet in each pack of disposable bingo paper, the number of sheets in each pack or pad, the cut and color and the number of packs or pads sold;

6. 7. Serial number for each series of uncollated disposable bingo paper and the number of sheets sold;

7. 8. Detailed information concerning the type, quantity and individual price of any other charitable gaming supplies or related items including, but not limited to, concealed face bingo cards, hard cards, markers or daubers and refills, or any other merchandise. For concealed face bingo cards, the number of sets, price per set and the serial number of each set shall be included; and

8. 9. Any type of equipment, device or product manufactured for or intended to be used in the conduct of charitable games including, but not limited to, designators, designator receptacles, number display boards, selection devices, instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing machines and verification devices.

I. Suppliers Upon delivery of charitable gaming supplies, equipment intended to be used to conduct charitable gaming or electronic games of chance systems to an organization, the supplier shall ensure that two copies of the detailed invoice are provided to the customer for each sale leasing, renting, selling, distributing or otherwise providing of charitable gaming supplies. supplies or equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or in the leasing, renting or distribution of electronic games of chance systems.

J. Each manufacturer or supplier shall provide a report to the department by March 1 of each year on sales of leasing, renting, selling, distributing or otherwise providing charitable gaming supplies or equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or in leasing, renting or distributing electronic games of chance systems for the fiscal year ending December 31 of the previous year to each organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This report shall be provided to the department on computer disk or other department-approved media. The report shall include include, but not be limited to, the name and address name, address and DCG number for of each organization and supplier; any other information requested by the department pertaining to leasing, renting, selling, distributing or otherwise providing charitable gaming supplies or equipment in the conduct of charitable gaming; any other information requested by the department pertaining to leasing, renting or distributing electronic games of chance systems; and the following information for each sale lease, rental, sale, distribution, otherwise provided or transaction:

1. Bingo paper sales including purchase price, description of paper to include number of sheets in pack and number of faces on sheet, quantity of single sheets or packs shipped;

2. Deals Paper version of the deals of instant bingo, pull-tabs, seal cards, deals of the electronic game cards; or any other raffle such sales including purchase price, deal name, deal serial number, deal form number, number of tickets in the deal, ticket price, cash take-in per deal, cash payout per deal, and number of deals;

3. Electronic bingo device sales leases or rentals including purchase lease or rental price and number of units; and

4. Sales of miscellaneous items such as daubers, markers, and other merchandise including purchase price, description of product, and number of units. units;

5. Electronic games of chance system leases or rentals, including lease or rental price, the number of player terminals and other equipment associated with such a system, the serial numbers associated with such a system, the date of distribution, and a brief description such as the model number/identifier of the player terminal and other equipment associated with such a system.  This particular provision shall not be applicable to electronic bingo devices;

6. Raffle ticket sales including the purchase price, the number of printed raffle tickets, the date of the drawing as printed on the raffle ticket and the cost of the raffle ticket as printed on the raffle ticket; and

7. Instant bingo, pull-tab, or seal card dispensing devices sales.

K. The department shall set manufacturing and testing criteria for all electronic bingo devices devices, electronic games of chance systems, player terminals and other equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming. An electronic bingo device device, electronic games of chance system, player terminal and other equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming shall not be sold, leased or otherwise furnished to any person in the Commonwealth of Virginia for use in the conduct of charitable gaming until an identical sample device containing identical proprietary software has been approved by a an independent testing facility that has been formally recognized by the department as a an independent testing facility that upholds the standards of integrity established by the department. The recognized independent testing facility must certify that the device device, system, terminal and equipment conforms, at a minimum, to the restrictions restrictions, standards and conditions set forth in these regulations. Once the recognized independent testing facility reports submits the test results to the department, the department will either approve or disapprove the submission and inform the manufacturer of the results of its decision within 10 30 business days. If any such device, system, terminal or equipment does not meet the department's criteria, it shall be recalled and shall not be distributed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The cost of testing shall be borne by the manufacturer of such device, system, terminal or equipment. The department may require additional testing of a device, system, terminal or equipment at any time to ensure it continues to meet construction standards and to allow for fair play. Such tests shall be borne by the manufacturer of such device, system, terminal or equipment, unless otherwise stated in these regulations.

L. Department employees Employees of the department shall have the right to inspect all electronic and mechanical equipment used in the conduct of charitable gaming. gaming and all electronic games of chance systems.

M. Suppliers, their agents and employees, Manufacturers; agents of the manufacturer; employees of the manufacturer; members of the immediate family of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer; persons residing in the house household of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer; suppliers; agents of the supplier; employees of the supplier; members of the supplier's immediate family of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier; or persons residing in their the household of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier shall not make any loan directly or indirectly to any organization organization; or officer, director, game manager officer of an organization; director of an organization; game manager of an organization; person or entity involved in the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming of a supplier's customer located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. gaming; members of the immediate family of a person who is involved in the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming; or persons residing in the household of a person who is involved in the management, operation or conduct of charitable gaming.

N. No supplier, supplier's agent of the supplier; or employee of the supplier shall directly or indirectly provide a rebate, discount or refund to any person other than an organization which purchases purchased charitable gaming supplies or leases or purchases supplies; leased, rented or purchased equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or leased or rented electronic games of chance system from the supplier. All such transactions shall be recorded on the supplier's account books. No manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer shall directly or indirectly provide a rebate, discount or refund to any person other than an organization, which purchased charitable gaming supplies; leased, rented or purchased equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or leased or rented electronic games of chance systems from the manufacturer.  No manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer or employee of the manufacturer shall directly or indirectly provide a rebate, discount, or refund to any person other than a supplier, that purchased charitable gaming supplies; leased, rented or purchased equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or purchased, leased or rented electronic games of chance systems from the manufacturer.

O. A supplier or manufacturer who intends to offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute electronic games of chance systems shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, sell distribute an or otherwise provide electronic bingo devices games of chance systems to any organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless he such an organization possesses a valid permit in the Commonwealth of Virginia. permit, which was issued by the department or such an organization intends to use the electronic games of chance systems, excluding electronic bingo devices, to strictly sell the electronic version of the instant bingo, pull-tabs and seal cards only within its social quarters that is located upon the premises owned or exclusively leased by the organization and at such times as the portion of the premises in which the electronic version of the instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards are sold is open only to members and their guests as authorized by § 18.2-340.26:1 of the Code of Virginia.  In addition, a supplier shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute, or otherwise provide equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming to any organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless such an organization possesses a valid permit, that was issued by the department or such an organization intends to use an instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices to strictly sell the paper version of the instant bingo, pull-tabs and seal cards only within its social quarters.

P. A written agreement specifying the terms of lease or rental shall be required for any electronic bingo devices games of chance system provided to an organization. organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Q. No manufacturer, agents of the manufacturer, employees of the manufacturer, supplier, agents of the supplier or employees of the supplier shall enter into any direct or indirect agreement or understanding whether written or verbal with a landlord regarding the payment of any charges stemming directly or indirectly from the electronic games of chance system being located on the landlord's premises. This particular provision shall not apply to any qualified organization conducting charitable gaming on its own behalf at premises that are owned or exclusively leased by such an organization.

11VAC15-31-30. Construction and other standards for bingo, electronic game card instant bingo, pull-tabs, seal cards, raffles, electronic bingo devices, player terminals and instant bingo, pull-tab and seal card dispensers. dispensing devices.

A. No supplier shall knowingly sell or otherwise provide to an organization and no organization shall knowingly use disposable bingo supplies paper unless they conform to the following construction standards:

1. Disposable bingo paper sold shall be of sufficient weight and quality to allow for clearly readable numbers and to prevent ink from spreading, bleeding or otherwise obscuring other numbers or cards.

2. Each sheet of disposable bingo paper shall be comprised of cards bearing a serial number. No serial number shall be repeated on or in the same style, series and color of cards within a three-year period. period by the same manufacturer.

3. Disposable bingo paper assembled in books or packs shall not be separated except for single-sheet specials. This provision does not apply to two-part cards on which numbers are filled by players and one part is separated and provided to an organization for verification purposes.

4. Each unit of disposable bingo paper shall have an exterior label listing the following information:

a. Description of product;

b. Number of packs or loose sheets;

c. Series numbers;

d. Serial number of the top sheet;

e. Number of cases;

f. Cut of paper; and

g. Color of paper.

5. "Lucky Seven" bingo cards or electronic facsimiles thereof shall have a single face where seven numbers shall be chosen. "Lucky Seven" sheets or electronic facsimiles thereof shall have multiple faces where seven numbers shall be chosen per face.

B. No supplier shall knowingly sell or otherwise provide to an organization and no organization shall knowingly use a paper version of the instant bingo, pull-tab or seal cards unless they conform to the following construction standards:

1. Cards Paper version of the cards shall be constructed so that concealed numbers, symbols or winner protection features cannot be viewed or determined from the outside of the such card by using a high intensity lamp of 500 watts, with or without utilizing a focusing lens.

2. Deals Paper version of the deals shall be designed, constructed, glued and assembled in a manner to prevent determination of a winning or losing ticket without removing the tabs or otherwise uncovering the symbols or numbers as intended.

3. Each card in a paper version of the deal shall bear the same serial number. Only An electronic deal for an electronic game card shall contain a serial number and only one serial number shall be used in a paper version of the deal. No serial number used in a paper version of the deal shall be repeated by the same manufacturer on that same manufacturer's form within a three-year period. The flare of each paper version of the deal shall accompany the particular deal and shall have affixed to it the same serial number as the tickets cards in such deal.

4. Numbers or symbols on the paper version of the cards shall be fully visible in the window and shall be placed so that no part of a number or symbol remains covered when the tab is removed.

5. Cards Paper version of the cards shall be glued on all edges and around each window. Glue shall be of sufficient strength and type to prevent the undetectable separation or delamination of the card. such cards. For paper versions of the banded tickets, the glue must be of sufficient strength and quality to prevent the separation of the band from the particular ticket.

6. The following minimum information shall be printed on a paper version of a card:

a. Break Paper version of the break open pull-tab, instant bingo cards:

(1) Name of the manufacturer or its distinctive logo;

(2) Name of the game;

(3) Manufacturer's form number;

(4) Price per individual card or bundle;

(5) Unique minimum five-digit game serial number printed on the game information side of the card; and

(6) Number of winners and respective winning number or symbols and specific prize amounts, unless accompanied by a manufacturer's preprinted publicly posted flare with that information.

b. Banded Paper version of the banded pull-tabs:

(1) Manufacturer;

(2) Serial number;

(3) Price per individual card or bundle, unless accompanied by a manufacturer's preprinted publicly posted flare with that information; and

(4) Number of winners and respective winning numbers or symbols and prize amounts, or a manufacturer's preprinted publicly posted flare giving that information.

7. All paper versions of the seal card games that are sold to organizations by the supplier shall contain the sign-up sheet, seals and cards packaged together in each deal.

C. No organization shall use raffle tickets independent of a bingo game session unless they conform to the following construction standards:

1. Each ticket shall have a detachable section and shall be consecutively numbered.

2. Each section of a ticket shall bear the same number. The section retained by the organization shall provide space for the purchaser's name, complete address and telephone number.

3. The following information shall be printed on the purchaser's section of each ticket:

a. Dates and times of drawings;

b. Locations of the drawings;

c. Name of the charitable organization conducting the raffle;

d. Price of the ticket;

e. Charitable gaming permit number; and

f. Any requirements or conditions placed upon the purchaser regarding their purchase of a raffle ticket or the raffle itself; and

f. g. Prizes.

D. Electronic bingo. Bingo Devices

1. The department, at its discretion, may require additional testing of electronic bingo devices at any time. time to ensure it continues to meet construction standards and to allow for fair play. Such additional testing shall be at the manufacturer's expense and shall be a condition of the continued use of such device.

2. All electronic bingo devices shall use proprietary software and hardware or commonly available software and computers and shall be enabled for play on the premises where the game is to be played.

3. Each electronic bingo device shall have a unique identification number permanently coded into the software of such device. Manufacturers of electronic bingo devices shall employ sufficient security safeguards in designing and manufacturing the these particular devices such that it may be verified that all proprietary software components are authentic copies of the approved software components and all functioning components of the device are operating with identical copies of approved software programs. The electronic bingo device must also have sufficient security safeguards so that any restrictions or requirements authorized by the department or any approved proprietary software are protected from alteration by unauthorized personnel. The electronic bingo device shall not contain hard-coded or unchangeable passwords. Security measures that may be employed to comply with these provisions include, but are not limited to, the use of dongles, digital signature comparison hardware and software, secure boot loaders, encryption, and key and callback password systems.

4. Electronic bingo devices shall not allow a player to create a an electronic bingo card by the input of specific numbers on each card. Manufacturers shall ensure that an electronic bingo device does not allow for the play of any electronic bingo card faces other than those verifiably purchased by the patron. player.

5. Electronic bingo devices shall not accept cash, currency notes or tokens for play.

6. Electronic bingo devices shall require the manual entry of numbers as they are called or the manual verification of numbers as they have been electronically transmitted to the electronic bingo device. The transmission of data to electronic bingo devices shall be limited to one-way communication to the device such devices and shall consist only of the number called.

7. A An electronic bingo device shall not allow the play of more than 54 electronic bingo cards per device per game.

8. The electronic bingo device system shall record a sequential transaction number or audit tracking number for each transaction. The system shall not allow the manual resetting or changing of this such number.

9. The electronic bingo device system shall produce a receipt and a transaction log containing the following:

a. Organization name;

b. Location of bingo game;

c. Sequential transaction number or receipt number;

d. Number of electronic bingo cards loaded;

e. Cost of electronic bingo cards loaded;

f. Electronic device number issued to a player; and

g. Date and time of each transaction.

In addition, the electronic bingo device system shall produce a summary report identifying the date and time of the report, voided transactions, including the date and time of each voided transaction and total gross receipts for each session. The date shall be recorded in a month, day and year format. The time shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

10. Each electronic bingo device shall be programmed to automatically erase all stored electronic bingo cards at the end of the last game of a session, within a set time from their rental to a player, or by some other clearance method approved by the department.

11. All electronic bingo devices shall be reloaded with another set of electronic bingo cards at the beginning of each session if the such devices are to be reused at the same location.

E. The central system that is used in conjunction with the player terminals shall meet the following standards:

1. Upon the request of the player terminal, the central system shall dispense a card from an electronic game card, which meets the standards set forth in 11 VAC 15-31-30 (N) of the Supplier Regulations.

2. The central system shall be located within a locked secure enclosure with key controls in place. Such key controls shall be comprehensive, which includes, but not limited to, the use of keys that are separate and distinct from other keys used to access other devices, parts or compartments within the central system and to access the locked secure enclosure; the accessibility of such keys to the locked secure enclosure shall be limited to authorized individuals, which have been identified to the department; and any other requirements deemed necessary by the department. In addition, the locked secure enclosure shall be monitored at all times and the access to such an enclosure shall be documented, which includes the following information:

a. Full legal name, which includes first name, middle name, last name and suffix of the authorized individual accessing the locked secure enclosure;

b. Date/time stamp of the authorized individual entering the locked secure enclosure. The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in  a month, day and year format; and

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

c. Date/time stamp of the authorized individual leaving the locked secure enclosure. The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in  a month, day and year format; and

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

d. Any other information required by the department.

 3. The central system shall provide a physical and electronic means, by use of a password or other certifiable method approved by the department, for securing the database, the management terminals and the electronic game cards information against alteration, tamper or unauthorized access. The central system shall provide a means for terminating a specific deal of electronic game card, which contains unopened cards in which information about such a deal has been accessed or at the discretion of the department. In such cases, traceability of the unauthorized access including a date/time stamp, registered users involved an any other relevant information shall be available. The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

a. The date stamp shall be recorded in  a month, day and year format; and

b. The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

4. The central system shall not permit the alteration of any accounting or electronic log information that was properly communicated from the player terminal without supervised access control. In the event financial data is changed, an automated electronic audit log shall record the following information:

a. Data element altered;

b. Data element value prior to alteration;

c. Data element value after alteration;

d. Personnel that performed the alteration; and

e. Date/time stamp of the alteration. The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in  a month, day and year format; and

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

 5. The central system shall have a separate physical medium for securely storing deals of electronic game cards on such a central system, which shall be mirrored in real time by a backup medium within the same cabinet or enclosure. The central system shall also provide a means for storing duplicates of the deals of electronic game cards, which have already been transmitted to the player terminals, so as to reflect, on an ongoing basis, changes in the transmitted deals of electronic game cards as they occur. In addition, duplicates of the deals of electronic game cards, as stored on the central system, shall be stored within a secure enclosure at the gaming facility. All storage shall be through an error-checking, nonvolatile physical medium, so that if the primary storage medium should fail, then the functions of the central system and the process of auditing those functions can continue with no critical data loss. The database shall be stored on redundant media so that no single failure of any portion of the central system would cause the loss or corruption of data.

6. In the event of a catastrophic failure when the central system cannot be restarted in any other way, it shall be possible to reload the central system from the last viable backup point and fully recover the contents of that particular backup point. At a minimum, the contents of the recovery shall consist of the following information:

a. Significant events information;

b. Accounting information;

c. Auditing information; and

d. Specific site information.

7. The operating system of the central system shall provide comprehensive password security, personal identification number security or other secure means of ensuring data integrity and enforcing user permissions. All programs and important data files shall only be accessible via the entry of a password or personal identification number that shall be known only to the registered user. The storage of passwords or personal identification numbers shall be encrypted in a non-reversible form. A program shall be available that lists all of the registered users on the central system, including the registered users' privilege level.

8. The operating system and/or any central system-related control program must have a password sign-on with two level codes comprised of a personal identification number and a personal special password. The personal identification number shall have a length of at least six American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) characters. The personal special password shall have a length of at least five alphabetic characters and at least one non-alphabetic character.

9. The operating system of the central system shall have multiple security levels to control and restrict different classes of access for registered users to the central system. The access accounts on the central system shall be unique to the authorized user and shared accounts amongst authorized user shall not be permitted.

10. The operating system of the central system shall have the capability to control the potential for data corruption that can be created by multiple log-ons at the system management level, by the system management personnel, from which the same critical file can be accessed and changed. The operating system of the central system shall specify which of the access levels allow for multiple sign-ons by different registered users and which of the access levels do not allow for multiple sign-ons by different registered users. If multiple sign-ons are possible by different registered users, then the operating system of the central system shall specify the restrictions, if any exist.

11. If the central system does not provide adequate controls, a comprehensive procedural control document shall be drafted to complement this central system deficiency in order to assist and enforce a proper normal system operation.

12. In those incidences in which the central system or components are linked with one another in a local network for the function of sharing or other purposes, communication protocols shall be used in a manner that ensures that erroneous data or signals will not adversely affect the operations of any such central system or components.  Dedicated and protected network connections, which prohibit unauthorized access, may allow multiple components of a central system to share information.  The details of electronic game cards that are prohibited from being displayed, as stated in this chapter, shall not be available or transmitted between the connected systems or gaming location.

13. One or more electronic accounting systems shall be required to perform reporting and other functions in support of the electronic game card game activities.  The electronic accounting system shall not interfere with the outcome of any gaming functions.  The electronic accounting system may communicate with the other computers utilizing the protocol standards set forth within these regulations provided the other computers have undergone initial laboratory testing and on-site certification where the communications are set-up and tested on the property prior to implementation.

14. The following reports shall be generated by the electronic accounting system

a. A player terminal revenue report, which shall report the revenue for each player terminal and at a minimum, such a report shall include the following information on a daily and monthly basis:

(1) Total amount of currency notes won by the players from the player terminal for each winning level for each electronic game card for each player terminal;

(2) Total amount of currency notes won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card for each player terminal;

(3) Total amount of currency notes played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card for each player terminal;

(4) Total amount of currency notes received by the bill acceptor device for each player terminal; and

(5) Total amount of payment tickets printed by the printer for each player terminal.

In addition, such a player terminal revenue report shall be generated and maintained on a confidential and secure basis.

b. Electronic game card report, which shall report information for each electronic game card in play and such information for each electronic game card shall include the name, serial number, type or description, manufacturer's form number, name of the manufacturer or distinctive logo, wager of purchase price per card of the corresponding electronic game card.  At a minimum, such a report shall include the following information on a daily and monthly basis:

(1) Total number of cards from the electronic game card played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(2) Total number of cards from the electronic game card that remain to be played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(3) Total currency notes won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(4) Total currency notes that remain to be won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(5) Each electronic game card in play without revealing the specifics of any card or winnings within an electronic game card that remains to be played by the players on the player terminal;

(6) Each electronic game card that was absolutely concluded on the player terminal;

(7) Total number of cards from the electronic game card for each winning level won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(8) Total number of cards from the electronic game card for each winning level that remain to be won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(9) Overall payout percentage for each electronic game card; and

(10) Date/time stamp in which the electronic game card was completed or terminated for each electronic game card.

In addition, such an electronic game card report shall be generated and maintained on a confidential and secure basis.

c. A report shall be required for all winnings that exceed the threshold that triggers additional procedures to be followed for the purposes of compliance with federal tax reporting requirements.  At a minimum, such a report shall include the following information on a daily and monthly basis for each player terminal:

(1) Date/time stamp in which the particular winning was won by the player.  The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format.  In addition, the time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM); and

(2) Amount of the particular winning.

No winning amount for an electronic game card shall exceed five hundred ninety-nine dollars ($599).

d. A liability report that shall report the outstanding funds that carry forward to the following day.  At a minimum, such a report shall including the following information on a daily and monthly basis:

(1) Total amount of currency notes won by the players, but remain to be redeemed;

(2) Total amount of currency notes won by the players, but expired prior to redemption;

(3) Total amount of unused game plays and winnings that remain to be redeemed; and

(4) Total amount of unused game plays and winnings that expired prior to redemption.

These particular reports that are generated by the electronic accounting system shall be electronically maintained and accessible for review.  In addition, such reports shall be accessible by print upon demand.

15. The central system shall be used to record the data used to verify game play and to configure and perform security checks on player terminals, provided such functions do not affect the security, integrity or outcome of the electronic game cards.

16. The software components/modules for the central system and control programs that may affect the integrity of the central system shall be verifiable by a secure means at the central system level denoting program identification and version.  The central system shall have the ability to allow for an independent integrity check of such software components/modules and such control programs from an outside source.  This independent integrity check shall be accomplished by being authenticated by a third-party device or third-party program; such a third-party program may be embedded within the software of the central system; or the central system having an interface port for a third-party device to authenticate such software components/modules and such control programs.  If such a third-party program is embedded within the software of the central system, then the manufacturer shall notify the independent testing facility of its existence prior to the submission of such software to the independent testing facility for laboratory testing.  This independent integrity check shall provide a means for field verification of such components/modules and such control programs to identify and validate the programs/files.  The independent testing facility, prior to the department's approval of the central system, shall recommend to the department for the approval an integrity check method.  If a third-party device or third-party program is embedded within the central system, then the manufacturer or supplier shall notify the independent testing facility of the existence of such a device or program.

17. The central system shall utilize a randomization procedure such as a random number generator to randomly select a pre-existing card within a deal of an electronic game card.  Such a randomization procedure shall not be used to generate cards for a deal of an electronic game card or to determine the outcome such as a win or loss within a deal of an electronic game card.

18. Any random number generator used in connection with the central system shall, through the use of a microprocessor and random number generation program, meet the following random selection tests:

a. Each card from a deal of an electronic game card, which is wholly or partially determinative in the outcome of a game play of an electronic game card.  Each card will be considered random if it meets the 99% confidence limit using the standard chi-square analysis;

b. Each card from a deal of an electronic game card does not as a significant statistic produce predictable patterns of game elements or occurrences. Each card will be considered random if it meets the 99% confidence level with regard to the "runs test" or any generally accepted pattern testing statistic;

c. Each card from a deal of an electronic game card is independently chosen without regard to any other card drawn within that game play. Each card is considered random if it meets the 99% confidence level using standard correlation analysis; and

d. Each card from a deal of an electronic game card is independently chosen without reference to the same card in the previous game play.  Each card is considered random if it meets the 99% confidence level using standard serial correlation analysis.

The random number generator shall only be used to randomly mix pre-existing cards within a deal of an electronic game card.  The random number generator shall not be used to generate cards for a deal of an electronic game card or to determine the outcome such as a win or lose for any card within a deal of an electronic game card.

19. Connections between all components of the central system shall only be through the use of secure communication protocols, which are designed to prevent tampering or unauthorized access, employing Data Encryption Standards (DES) or equivalent encryption with changeable seeds or algorithms.

a. All data communication shall incorporate an error detection and correction scheme to ensure the data is transmitted and received accurately.

b. The central system shall be capable of detecting and displaying certain conditions.  These conditions shall be recorded in an electronic error log that may be displayed or printed upon demand, and such conditions shall be archived for a minimum of 90 days.  These particular conditions include, but are not limited to:

(1) Power reset or failure of a player terminal or any component of the central system; and

(2) Communication loss between a player terminal and any component of the central system.

c. The central system shall not permit the alteration of any information contained within the electronic accounting or event log that was properly communicated from the player terminal unless documented and secure access controls are provided.

20. The minimum width or size for encryption keys is 112 bits for symmetric algorithms and 1024 bits for public encryption keys.  There shall be a secure method implemented for changing the current encryption key set.  It is not acceptable to only use the current encryption key set to "encrypt" the next encryption key set.  An example of an acceptable method of exchanging encryption keys is the use of public key encryption techniques to transfer new encryption key sets.  There shall be a secure method in place for the storage of any encryption keys.  Encryption keys shall not be stored without being encrypted themselves.

21. The following significant events information shall be collected from the player terminal and communicated to the central system for storage:

a. Power resets or power failure.

b. Hand pay conditions, if such a hand pay condition exists, then the amount paid to the player shall be sent to the central system.

c. Opening of the doors on the player terminal; such doors include the following:

(1) Bill acceptor device;

(2) External;

(3) Logic compartment;

(4) Stacker; and

(5) Any other compartmental door.

d. Error conditions from the bill acceptor device; such error conditions include the following:

(1) Opening of the stacker door;

(2) Stacker being full, if such an error condition does exist, an implicit "stacker full" error display or message shall not be utilized;

(3) Removing of the stacker;

(4) Jamming of currency notes within the bill acceptor device;

(5) Opening of the bill acceptor device door, if such a door is a machine door, then a signal indicating door open shall be sufficient; and

(6) Any other error conditions or malfunctions of the bill acceptor device that are not already specified above.

If the player terminal and central system are supported by a communication protocol, then such errors from the bill acceptor device shall be communicated as a unique message.

e. Error conditions from the printer; such error conditions include the following:

(1) Out of paper;

(2) Paper low, such an error condition does not require the player terminal to lock-up;

(3) Printer jam or printer failure;

(4) Printer disconnection, such an error condition can be detected by the player terminal when printing is attempted by the printer; and

(5) Any other error conditions or malfunctions of the printer that are not already specified above.

If the player terminal and central system are supported by a communication protocol, then such error conditions from the printer shall be communicated as a unique message.

f. Any other significant events as defined by the protocol employed by the central system.

22. The following significant events information shall be communicated to the central system.

a. Loss of communication with the interface element;

b. Loss of communication with the player terminal;

c. Memory corruption of the interface element, if such an interface element is storing critical information; and

d. RAM corruption of the player terminal.

A mechanism shall exist for the timely communication of these particular significant events information to the central system.  It is permissible for these particular significant events information to be communicated to the central system in a generic error code in the event the player terminal is unable to distinguish the specifics of these particular significant events.

23. A payment ticket validation system may be entirely integrated into a central system or exist as an entirely separate entity.  Such a payment ticket validation system shall only be a ticket out only system, which allows a device to only print payment tickets and thus does not allow such a device to conduct payment ticket redemption.  In addition, such a payment ticket validation system shall meet the standards set forth for a payment ticket validation system in 11 VAC 15-31-30 (F) of the Supplier Regulations.  A bi-directional payment ticket validation system, which allows a device to print and redeem payment tickets, shall not be allowed as a valid payment ticket validation system.

24. The method in which the printer issues a payment ticket from the player terminal for any unused game plays and/or winnings shall only be permitted if the player terminal is linked to an approved payment ticket validation system.  The information communicated between the payment ticket validation system and the player terminal shall use a secure communication protocol.

25. The payment ticket validation system shall communicate the following payment ticket information to the printer within the player terminal to print such information on the payment ticket.

a. The value of unused game plays and/or winnings printed onto the payment ticket by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents;

b. The date in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a month, day and year format;

c. The time of day in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM);

d. The name of the qualified organization that essentially issued the payment ticket;

e. If applicable, the DCG number of the qualified organization that leased or rented the player terminal, which issued the payment ticket;

f. The name of the location where the player obtained the payment ticket;

g. The unique number identifier, such a unique number identifier that is used for the payment ticket shall not be repeated by the same player terminal within a three year period;

h. A unique validation number or barcode;

i. The status of the payment ticket such as invalid, pending, redemption in progress, unredeemed, valid, void and any other possible statuses;

j. The model number/identifier of the player terminal that printed by the payment ticket; and

k. The expiration date and time of the payment ticket.  The expiration date and time of a payment ticket shall adhere to the standard that all seal card winnings, which can only be determined after a seal is removed or opened must be claimed within 30 days of the close of the electronic deal for an electronic game card.  All other winnings shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the winnings were won by the player.  All unused game plays shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the game plays were purchased by the player on the player terminal.

26. The algorithm or method used by the payment ticket validation system to generate a unique validation number for a payment ticket shall guarantee an insignificant percentage of repetitive unique validation numbers.

27. The payment ticket validation system shall send a unique seed to the player terminal upon enrolling the player terminal as payment ticket printing capable.  The central system may subsequently send a new seed to the player terminal after a payment ticket is printed.  The algorithm or methods used to determine the seed shall guarantee an insignificant percentage of repetitive unique validation numbers.

28. The payment ticket validation system shall process and retrieve the payment ticket information correctly according to the implemented secure communication protocol.  In addition, the payment ticket validation system shall record the payment ticket information into the database.  At a minimum, the following information for each payment ticket that is printed by the printer shall be recorded by the central system.

a. The value of unused game plays and/or winnings printed onto the payment ticket by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents;

b. The date in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a month, day and year format;

c. The time of day in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM);

d. The name of the qualified organization that essentially issued the payment ticket;

e. If applicable, the DCG number of the qualified organization that leased or rented the player terminal, which issued the payment ticket;

f. The name of the location where the player obtained the payment ticket;

g. The unique number identifier, which such a unique number identifier that is used for the payment ticket shall not be repeated by the same player terminal within a three year period;

h. A unique validation number or barcode;

i. The status of the payment ticket such as invalid, pending, redemption in progress, unredeemed, valid, void and any other possible statuses;

j. The model number/identifier of the player terminal that printed by the payment ticket; and

k. The expiration date and time of the payment ticket.  The expiration date and time of a payment ticket shall adhere to the standard that all seal card winnings, which can only be determined after a seal is removed or opened must be claimed within 30 days of the close of the electronic deal for an electronic game card.  All other winnings shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the winnings were won by the player.  All unused game plays shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the game plays were purchased by the player on the player terminal.

29. The payment ticket validation system shall update the status of the payment ticket within the database during each phase of the redemption process.  In other words, whenever the status of the payment ticket changes, the payment ticket validation system shall update the database.  Upon each phase of the redemption process, the database shall indicate the following information for the status changes:

a. The value of unused game plays and/or winnings printed onto the payment ticket.  This particular information shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents;

b. The date in which the status of the payment ticket was changed accordingly.  This particular information shall be recorded in a month, day and year format;

c. The time of day in which the status of the payment ticket was changed accordingly.  This particular information shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM);

d. The status of the payment ticket such as invalid, pending, redemption in progress, unredeemed, valid, void and any other possible statuses; and

e. The model number/identifier of the player terminal that printed by the payment ticket.

30. For payment ticket validation systems that communicate to the player terminal through the use of a smart machine interface board, or otherwise known as SMIB, if the communication link between the SMIB and the back-end database goes down, then the SMIB shall:

a. Not respond to the payment ticket validation request from the player terminal and thus stop the printing of the payment ticket;

b. Prevent the player terminal from further printing of the payment ticket; and

c. Not read or record any further payment ticket information that is generated by the player terminal.

A maximum of two off-line payment tickets directly after the loss of the communication link is acceptable in those cases where the interface element has already been seeded by the central system and the payment ticket information will be sent immediately to the central system when the communication link is reestablished.

31. The payment ticket validation terminals within the redemption area shall be controlled through the use of registered users and password-protection.  The payment ticket shall be presented by the player to a cashier within the redemption area.  Once a payment ticket is presented for redemption, the cashier shall:

a. Scan the unique validation bar code through the use of an optical reader or equivalent as printed on the payment ticket; or

b. Manual entry of the unique validation number as printed on the payment ticket; and

c. If applicable, after the payment ticket has been electronically validated, the payment ticket validation terminals may print a validation receipt regarding actual validation of the payment ticket.  At a minimum, the following information shall be printed on the validation receipt:

(1) The value of unused game plays and/or winnings printed onto the payment ticket, that was redeemed by the player.  This particular information shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents;

(2) The date in which the payment ticket was redeemed by the player.  This particular information shall be recorded in a month, day and year format;

(3) The time of day in which the payment ticket was redeemed by the player.  This particular information shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM);

(4) The unique validation number or barcode that was printed onto the payment ticket, which was redeemed by the player;

(5) The name of the qualified organization that redeemed the payment ticket;

(6) If applicable, the DCG number of the qualified organization, which redeemed the payment ticket;

(7) The name of the location where the player redeemed the payment ticket; and

(8) The model number/identifier of the player terminal that was printed onto the payment ticket, that was redeemed by the player.

32. The payment ticket validation system shall have the ability to identify and to notify the cashier that any of the following conditions exist:

a. Payment ticket cannot be found on file;

b. Payment ticket has already been redeemed; and

c. The amount on the payment ticket, which was presented by the player to the cashier, differs from the amount on the payment ticket, which was on file.  The identification and notification requirement for this particular condition may be met by displaying the amount of the payment ticket, that was on file on the payment ticket validation terminals for confirmation by the cashier during the redemption process.

33. If the online system, which contains the online data for the payment ticket validation system becomes temporarily inaccessible and thus prevents the payment ticket information to be sent to the payment ticket validation system, then an alternate method of payment shall be provided either by the payment ticket validation system possessing unique features, which allows the confirmation of payment ticket information in conjunction with a local database of payment ticket information to identify duplicate payment tickets and to prevent fraud by reprinting and redeeming a payment ticket that was previously issued by the player terminal; or by an alternative method approved by the department.

34. At a minimum, the following reports shall be generated by the payment ticket validation terminals:

a. Payment ticket issuance report;

b. Payment ticket redemption report;

c. Payment ticket liability report;

d. Transaction detail report, which shall be available from the payment ticket validation system.  Such a report shall list all of the payment tickets that were generated by the player terminals and list all of the payment tickets that were redeemed by the payment ticket validation terminals; and

e. Cashier report, which shall detail the payment ticket information for each payment ticket and the amount paid at the redemption area for a redeemed payment ticket.

35. Once the payment ticket validation system has recorded information within the corresponding database, such information shall not be altered in anyway.  The database, which is used by the payment ticket validation system shall be secure through the use of encryption, that adheres to the standards set forth in 11 VAC 15-31-30 (E) of the Supplier Regulations or password-protection and shall possess a non-alterable audit trail of registered user to prevent unauthorized access.  Further, the normal operation of any player terminal that possesses payment ticket information shall not have any options or methods that may compromise the payment ticket information. Any player terminal that possesses payment ticket information within its memory shall not allow the removal of the payment ticket information unless such payment ticket information has been first transferred to the database or other secured component of the payment ticket validation system.

36. The payment tickets shall only be redeemed at a redemption area as determined by the organization and therefore, kiosks and player terminals shall not be permitted to redeem payment tickets.

37. The following information shall be available for each electronic deal for an electronic game card prior to the commencement of such an electronic deal:

a. Serial number;

b. Type or description of the electronic game card;

c. Manufacturer's form number;

d. Name of the manufacturer or logo;

e. Name of the electronic game card;

f. Wager or purchase price per card;

g. Number of winnings to be awarded for each winning level;

h. Amount of currency notes to be awarded as winnings to players for each winning level;

i. Overall payout percentage for the entire electronic deal; and

j. Number of cards.

This information shall be electronically maintained and electronically accessible for review.  In addition, such information shall be accessible by print upon demand.

38. The following information shall be available for each deal for an electronic game card upon the completion or termination of such an electronic deal:

a. Serial number;

b. Type or description of the electronic game card;

c. Manufacturer's form number;

d. Name of the manufacturer or distinctive logo;

e. Name of the electronic game card;

f. Wager or purchase price per card;

g. Number of winnings to be awarded for each winning level;

h. Amount of currency notes to be awarded as winnings to players for each winning level;

i. Overall payout percentage for the entire electronic deal;

j. Number of cards;

k. Total number of cards from the electronic game card played by the players;

l. Total number of cards from the electronic game card that remained to be played by the players;

m. Total currency notes from the electronic game card won by the players;

n. Total currency notes from the electronic game card that remained to be won by the players;

o. Total number of cards from the electronic game card won by the players for each winning level;

p. Total number of cards from the electronic game card that remained to be won by the players for each winning level; and

q. Date/time stamp in which the electronic game card was completed or terminated and such a date/time stamp shall be recorded in the following manner:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format.

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

This information shall be electronically maintained and electronically accessible for review.  In addition, such information shall be accessible by print upon demand.

39. In order to maintain the maximum level of game integrity, the central system shall not display or reveal in any manner to any individual the status of any card from an electronic deal of an electronic game card, including, but not limited to, the information on the winnings won by the players or the winnings remaining to be won by the players without causing the termination of the entire electronic deal of the electronic game card.  Only upon the completion or termination of an electronic deal for an electronic game card shall such a status be revealed to an individual.

40. The central system shall be located within the Commonwealth of Virginia and as such, the location of the central system will be known to the department.

F.  The player terminals shall meet the following standards:

1. The player terminals shall be compatible and connected with the central system prior to play of any electronic game cards.

2. The player terminal shall not have any of the following attributes:  wireless communications, spinning or mechanical reels, pull-handle, sound, music, flashing lights, tower light, top box, coin tray, ticket acceptor, hopper, coin acceptor, enhanced animation, cabinet or payglass artwork, or any other attribute not explicitly approved by the department.

3. Any player terminal that displays electronic game cards shall not present any visual animation that simulates or displays rolling, flashing or spinning mechanical or video reels.

4. The player terminal shall only be capable of engaging in the play electronic game card.  The player terminal shall not simulate the play of roulette, poker, keno, lotto, lottery, twenty-one, blackjack, any other card game, or any type of slot machine game regardless of whether or not the player terminal has a payback feature or extra play awards.  The traditional card symbols are acceptable provided that the aforementioned is adhered to accordingly.

5. The player terminal shall only accept a wager of $1.00 per a card within an electronic game card.

6. No progressive version of the electronic game card shall be played or displayed on the player terminal.

7. The player terminal shall not have any hardware or software that determines the outcome of any electronic game card or affects the order of any cards within the electronic game cards as dispensed from the central system.

8. Standalone player terminals shall not be permitted for use within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

9. After the bill acceptor device has accepted a currency note in the allowable denomination from the player, the player shall select an electronic game card among up to four different electronic game card themes that are available for selection by the player.  Only one of the four electronic game card themes shall be payable at any one time.  The player shall interact with the player terminal by pressing an electromechanical "Play" button or by pressing a designated touchpoint on the touchscreen.  Such an interaction shall signal to the player terminal that the player is requesting a card within the selected electronic game card.  The player shall use one or more electromechanical buttons on the player terminal or designated touchpoints on the touchscreen in order to reveal the predetermined numbers or symbols and the predetermined win or loss on the card within the selected electronic game card.

10. The player terminal shall contain the following electromechanical buttons or designated touchpoints on the touchscreen:

a. Help;

b. Play;

c. Cashout; and

d. One or more buttons or touchpoints to reveal the predetermined numbers or symbols and the predetermined win or loss on the card with a selected electronic game card.

11. The player terminal shall be clearly labeled in a conspicuous place so as to inform the public that no one under the age of 18 is allowed to purchase, play or redeem electronic game cards; or to request or redeem a payment ticket.  The purchase, play or redemption of electronic game cards and the request or redemption of a payment ticket, includes, but is not limited to:

a. Insert currency notes into the player terminal;

b. Select, purchase and play electronic game cards;

c. Request and obtain a payment ticket;

d. Redeem a payment ticket; and

e. Any other action that is performed by a player in the purchase, play or redemption of an electronic game card; or in the request or redemption of a payment ticket.

12. In order to maintain the maximum level of integrity, the player terminal shall not display or reveal in any manner to any individual the status of any card from an electronic deal of an electronic game card, including, but not limited to, the information on the winnings won by the players or the winnings remaining to be won by the players.

13. If a player terminal intends to be used or is being used by an organization within its social quarters, which is located upon the premises owned or exclusively leased by the organization and at such times as the portion of the premises in which the instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards are sold is open only to members and their guests as authorized by § 18.2-340.26:1 of the Code of Virginia, then such player terminals shall be clearly labeled as "For Use in Social Quarters Only" in a conspicuous place so as to inform the members and their guests as such.

14. The player terminal shall not have any switches, jumpers, wire posts, or other means of manipulation that could affect the operation or outcome of an electronic game card.  In addition, the player terminal shall not have any functions or parameters adjustable by and through any separate video display or input codes except for the adjustment of features that are wholly cosmetic.

15. The player terminal shall be designed so that power and data cables into and out of the player terminal can be routed so that they are not accessible to the general public.  Security-related cables that are routed into and out of the logic compartment shall not be able to be easily removed from the logic compartment or player terminal.

16. The player terminal shall not be adversely affected, other than resets, by surges or dips of ± 20% of the supply voltage.  The player terminal may reset itself provided that there is no damage to it and there is no loss or corruption to any of the data contained within the player terminal.

17. The player terminal shall have an on/off switch, which controls the electrical current that supplies power to the player terminal.  The on/off switch shall be located in a secure place that is readily accessible within the interior of the player terminal.

18. The player terminal shall not display the word "Credit" on any single video monitor, touchscreen, cabinet or any other part of the player terminal.

19. The player terminal shall not accept any coins or tokens to initiate play of the electronic game card.

20. Connections between all components of the central system shall only be through the use of secure communication protocols which are designed to prevent tampering or unauthorized accessing, employing Data Encryption Standards (DES) or equivalent encryption with changeable seeds or algorithms.

21. Each player terminal shall have an external door in which the interior of the player terminal shall not be readily accessible when such a door is in the closed and locked position.  The external door shall meet the following standards:

a. The external door shall be manufactured of materials that are suitable for allowing only legitimate access to the interior of the player terminal.  The external door and its associated hinges shall be capable of withstanding determined forced entry to gain access to the interior of the player terminal.  If the determined forced entry results in the access to the interior of the player terminal, then evidence of such access shall be apparent;

b. The insertion of a foreign object into the player terminal that disables the door access sensors shall be apparent;

c. The player terminal's external door shall be locked and monitored by door  access sensors, which shall detect this particular door as being open when such a door is moved from its fully closed and locked position;

d. When the door access sensors detect an external door open condition, the player terminal shall cease the play of the electronic game card and the player terminal shall initiate an audible alarm, on-screen display or both; and

e. The external door open conditions shall be recorded with a date/time stamp within an electronic log.  The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format; and

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

22. The player terminal shall contain a separate internal logic compartment, which houses critical electronic components that have the potential to significantly influence the operation of the player terminal.  Though there may be more than one such logic compartment within the player terminal, the critical electronic components shall be housed in at least one of logic compartments.  At a minimum, the following critical electronic components shall be housed within the logic compartment:

a. Central processing units and other electronic components involved in the operation and calculation or display of a game play, which includes, but not limited to, components that contain the electronic game card or system firmware program storage media; and

b. Communication controller electronic components and other electronic components that contain communication program storage media or communication board for an online system, which may happen to reside outside of the player terminal.

23. The logic compartment shall meet the following standards:

a. The logic compartment shall be a cabinet with its own separate and distinct door within the player terminal;

b. The door to the logic compartment shall contain a lock, which requires a key to operate.  Such a key shall be separate and distinct from other keys that may be used to access other devices, parts or compartments within the player terminal;

c. The door to the logic compartment shall be manufactured of materials that are suitable for allowing only legitimate access to the logic compartment.  The door to the logic compartment and its associated hinges shall be capable of withstanding determined forced entry to gain access to the logic compartment.  If the determined forced entry results in the access to the logic compartment, then evidence of such access shall be apparent;

d. The door to the logic compartment shall be locked and monitored by door access sensors, which shall detect this particular door as being opened when such a door is moved from its fully closed and locked position;

e. The insertion of a foreign object into the logic compartment that disables the door access sensors shall be apparent; and

f. The logic compartment door open conditions shall be recorded with a date/time stamp within an electronic log.  The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

(1) The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format; and

(2) The time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

24. The player terminal shall keep either a duplicate copy of the payment ticket printed by its printer or print only one copy to the player and retain the payment ticket information within an electronic transaction log in order to resolve player disputes.

25. All transactions involving the payment ticket shall be recorded with a date/time stamp within an electronic transaction log.  This particular electronic transaction log shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 days and it shall include at a minimum, the last 25 transactions.  The date/time stamp shall meet the following formats:

a. The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format; and

b. The time stamp shall be recorded in either a twenty-four (24) hour format showing the hour and minutes or a twelve (12) hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).

26. The printing of all totals from the electronic meters shall be accomplished by some manual means such as toggling a switch designated for this particular purpose.

27. An available balance on the player terminal may be collected by the player by pressing a designated electromechanical button or designated touchpoint on a touchscreen at any time, except during the following times when:

a. An electronic game card is in progress on the player terminal;

b. Any compartmental door within the player terminal is open;

c. The player terminal detects an error condition;

d. The incrementing of the balance meter within the player terminal unless the entire amount is placed on such meter when the designated electromechanical or designated touchpoint on a touchscreen is pressed by the player;

e. The player terminal is in audit mode; or

f. The player terminal is in test mode.

28. The player terminal shall contain a printer that is used to issue payment to the player by issuing a printed payment ticket for any unused game plays and/or winnings.  The printer for the payment tickets shall meet the following standards:

a. The printer shall be located in a locked area of the player terminal, that, at a minimum, access to the printer shall require the opening of the player terminal's external door.  In addition, the printer shall not be located in the logic compartment or the compartment containing the stacker, which is part of the bill acceptor device.  The purpose of this particular requirement is to ensure that the changing of the paper for the printer does not require access to the bill acceptor device or the logic compartment, which contains critical electronic components.

b. The printer shall print on a payment ticket, which shall include the payment ticket information set forth in 11 VAC 15-31-30 (E) of the Supplier Regulations.

c. The printer shall contain mechanisms to enable the player terminal to interpret and act upon the following error conditions.  These particular error conditions shall disable the game and produce an error condition thus requiring intervention by a volunteer game worker in order to resume game play:

(1) Out of paper;

(2) Paper low, which such an error condition does not require the player terminal to lock-up;

(3) Printer jam or printer failure; and

(4) Printer disconnection, which such an error condition can be detected by the player terminal when printing is attempted by the printer.

29. The player terminal that contains the printer shall be linked to an approved payment ticket validation system.  The information communicated between the payment ticket validation system and the player terminal shall use a secure communication protocol.  The payment ticket validation system shall meet the following standards:

a. An approved payment ticket validation system shall be used to validate the payment ticket.

b. The payment ticket information within the payment ticket validation system shall be retained, at a minimum, for as long as the payment ticket is valid at that particular location.

c. The payment ticket validation systems shall act as the source for the validation approval or validation information when performing payment ticket validation.

d. The printer shall provide information to the payment ticket validation system, which at a minimum, shall record the following information for each payment ticket that is printed by the printer:

(1) The value of unused game plays and/or winnings printed on the payment ticket by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents;

(2) The date in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in a month, day and year format;

(3) The time of day in which the payment ticket was printed by the printer.  This particular information shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM);

(4) The name of the qualified organization that essentially issued the payment ticket;

(5) If applicable, the DCG number of the qualified organization that leased or rented the player terminal, which issued the payment ticket;

(6) The name of the location where the player obtained the payment ticket;

(7) The unique number identifier, such a unique number identifier that is used for the payment ticket shall not be repeated by the same player terminal within a three year period;

(8) A unique validation number or barcode;

(9) The status of the payment ticket such as invalid, pending, redemption in progress, unredeemed, valid, void and any other possible statuses;

(10) The model number/identifier of the player terminal that is printed by the payment ticket; and

(11) The expiration date and time of the payment ticket.  The expiration date and time of a payment ticket shall adhere to the standard that all seal card winnings, which can only be determined after a seal is removed or opened, must be claimed within 30 days of the close of the electronic deal for an electronic game card.  All other winnings shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the winnings were won by the player.  All unused game plays shall be claimed by the end of the calendar day in which the game plays were purchased by the player on the player terminal.

30. The player terminal shall contain electronic meters, which shall meet the following standards:

a. The player terminal shall maintain accuracy of all electronic meters for at least 180 days after the power is disconnected from the player terminal.

b. The records for the electronic meters and the video display for the electronic meters shall contain the following information:

(1) Total currency notes received by the bill acceptor device;

(2) Total number of all accepted currency notes;

(3) A breakdown of the accepted currency notes for each denomination;

(4) Total currency notes played by the players on the player terminal;

(5) Total currency notes won by the players from the player terminal;

(6) Total count of electronic game cards played by the players on the player terminal;

(7) Total count of electronic game cards won by the players from the player terminal;

(8) Total currency notes played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(9) Total currency notes won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(10) Cards from the electronic game card played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card; and

(11) Cards from the electronic game card won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card.

c. The electronic meters shall have the capability to maintain correct information and be of no less than 10 digits in length.

d. The player terminal shall not be capable of displaying to the player, organization, landlord, manufacturer or supplier, the following information:

(1) The number of cards that remain within the electronic deal; or

(2) The number of winners and losers that either has been drawn or remains within the electronic deal for the electronic game card while such an electronic deal remains available for play or remains in play.

e. Under no circumstances shall the electronic meters be capable of being automatically reset or cleared, whether due to an error in any aspect of the operation of the player terminal or electronic instant bingo, seal card or pull-tab game.

f. The following electronic meters shall be recorded in a United States currency note format showing the dollar and cents:

(1) Total currency notes-in received by the bill acceptor device;

(2) Total number of all accepted currency notes;

(3) A breakdown of the accepted currency notes for each denomination;

(4) Total currency notes played by the players on the player terminal;

(5) Total currency notes won by the players from the player terminal;

(6) Total currency notes played by the players on the player terminal for each electronic game card;

(7) Total currency notes won by the players from the player terminal for each electronic game card; and

(8) Any other electronic meters that record currency note information.

31. The player terminal shall contain a bill acceptor device, which shall meet the following standards:

a. The bill acceptor device shall be electronically-based and be configured to ensure that it only accepts valid currency notes and rejects all others in a highly accurate manner.  In addition, a method for detecting counterfeit currency notes by the bill acceptor device shall be implemented accordingly.

b. Only currency notes in the denominations of $1, $5, $10 and $20 are to be accepted by the bill acceptor device and as such, the player terminal shall have resident software to implement this particular standard accordingly.

c. The bill acceptor device shall not accept any currency notes when the player terminal balance meter exceeds $100.

d. The bill acceptor device shall provide a method to enable the player terminal's resident software to interpret and act appropriately upon a valid and invalid input.

e. The bill acceptor device shall only register the total currency notes-in when:

(1) The currency note has passed the point where it is accepted and stacked by the bill acceptor device; and

(2) The bill acceptor device has sent the "Irrevocably Stacked" message to the player terminal.

f. The bill acceptor device shall communicate with the player terminal using a bi-directional protocol.

g. The bill acceptor device shall be constructed in a manner that protects against vandalism, abuse or fraudulent activity.  In addition, the bill acceptor device shall be designed to prevent the use of cheating methods such as stringing, the insertion of a foreign object, and any other manipulation that may be deemed as a cheating technique.

h. If the bill acceptor device is designed to be factory set only, then it shall not be possible to access or to conduct maintenance or adjustments to the bill acceptor device in the field, except to conduct the following maintenance or adjustments:

(1) The selection of currency notes and their limits;

(2) Changing of certified EPROM or downloading of certified software;

(3) Adjustments of the tolerance level for accepting currency notes of varying quality.  The adjustment to the tolerance level shall not be allowed externally to the player terminal and shall only be allowed with adequate levels of security in place.  The adequate levels of security shall be accomplished through lock and key, physical switch settings, or other accepted methods approved by the department on a case-by-case basis;

(4) Maintenance, adjustments and repairs per approved factory procedures; or

(5) Options that set the direction or orientation of the acceptance of the currency notes.

i. A player terminal shall retain within its memory and at a minimum, display the value of the last five currency notes accepted by the bill acceptor device.

j. A player terminal and/or a bill acceptor device shall have the capability of detecting and displaying an error condition, for the following conditions:

(1) Opening of the stacker door;

(2) Stacker being full, if such an error condition does exist, an implicit "Stacker Full" error display or message shall not be utilized;

(3) Removing of the stacker;

(4) Jamming of currency notes within the bill acceptor device;

(5) Opening of the bill acceptor device door, if such a door is a machine door, then a signal indicating door open shall be sufficient; and

(6) Any other error conditions or malfunctions of the bill acceptor device that are not already specified above.

In addition, it is permitted for the bill acceptor device to flash a light or lights to indicate an error condition has occurred, provided the information is communicated to the player terminal and the bill acceptor device disables.

k. The bill acceptor device shall contain a stacker that is secure and the currency notes that are accepted by the bill acceptor device shall be deposited into the stacker.  The stacker is to be attached to the player terminal in such a manner so that it cannot be easily removed by physical force and shall meet the following standards:

(1) The bill acceptor device shall have a sensor, which senses when the stacker has reached its capacity limit;

(2) An on-screen display on the single video monitor or touchscreen, audible alarm or both shall be activated whenever there is access to the compartment containing the stacker or whenever the stacker has been removed from the player terminal; and

(3) The door to the compartment containing the stacker shall contain a lock, which requires a key to operate.  Such a key shall be separate and distinct from other keys that may be used to access other devices, parts or compartments within the player terminal.  Therefore, a separate and distinct key shall be required to remove currency notes from the stacker.

32. A player terminal shall have a permanently affixed identification badge, which cannot be removed without leaving evidence of tampering.  This identification badge shall be affixed to the exterior of the cabinet and shall include the following information:

a. Name of the manufacturer;

b. Serial number;

c. Model number/identifier of the player terminal;

d. Date of manufacture; and

e. Any other information required by the department.

The serial number that is included on the permanent identification badge, which is affixed to the player terminal, shall not be repeated by the same manufacturer on the same model number/identifier for a player terminal.

33. Each player terminal shall contain either a single video monitor or a touchscreen.  If the player terminal contains a single video monitor, then the player terminal shall contain electromechanical buttons, which are to be used to activate the electronic game card and to provide player input, including a means for the player to select among choices in the electronic game cards and to collect an available balance on the player terminal.  If the player terminal contains a touchscreen, then the touchscreen shall meet the following standards:

a. Be accurate once the touchscreen is calibrated;

b. Be capable of being re-calibrated by the manufacturer, supplier or organization without having access to the logic compartment or any other secure compartments or device within the cabinet;

c. Contain touchpoints, which are to be used to activate the electronic game card and to provide player input, including a means for the player to select among choices in the electronic game cards and to collect an available balance on the player terminal; and

d. Contain no hidden or undocumented buttons or touchpoints anywhere on the touchscreen.

34. The player terminal shall clearly display the results of the electronic game card on the single video monitor or touchscreen along with any amounts that may have been awarded to the player.  The amount awarded to the player for the electronic game card by the player terminal shall be done either through the means of a payment ticket, which is equivalent to the currency value remaining on the balance meter or an addition to the balance meter, which the addition is equivalent to the amount awarded to the player.  No merchandise shall be provided to a player in lieu of a payment ticket or an addition to the balance meter.

35. Up to four different electronic game card themes that shall be available for selection by the player on any given player terminal along with only one of the four electronic game card themes being playable at any one time.

36. The available electronic game cards and its corresponding rules of play and winning combinations are only to be displayed on the player terminal's single video monitor or touchscreen.

37. When the electronic game card is played, its corresponding card number, name of the manufacturer or distinctive logo, name of the electronic game card, manufacturer's form number, price per a card and serial number shall be displayed on the player terminal's single video monitor or touchscreen.

38. The player terminal shall be capable of withstanding determined forced entry to gain access to the interior of the player terminal.  If the determined forced entry results in the access to the interior of the player terminal, then evidence of such access shall be apparent; and such determined forced entry shall cause an error code that is displayed and transmitted to the central system, inhibits the player terminal from play of the electronic game card until the error code has been cleared, and does not affect the subsequent plays of the electronic game card or any other aspect of the electronic game card.

39. Each player terminal shall have a nonvolatile backup memory or its equivalent, which shall be maintained in a secure compartment with each player terminal for the purpose of storing and preserving a redundant set of critical data, which has been error-checked in accordance with applicable rules of the department, and which data shall include, at a minimum, the following player terminal information:

a. Electronic meters specified for the player terminal;

b. Recall of all wagers or purchase price and other information pertaining to the electronic game cards including, but not limited to the serial number, type or description of the electronic game card, manufacturer's form number, name of manufacturer or distinctive logo, name of electronic game card and any other information required by the department associated with the last ten plays; and

c. Error conditions that may have occurred on the player terminal which include:

(1) RAM error or control program error;

(2) Low RAM battery, for batteries external to the RAM itself or low power source;

(3) Program error or authentication mismatch; and

(4) Power reset.

40. Following the initiation of a RAM reset procedure, the electronic game card shall execute a routine, which initializes each and every bit of RAM to the default state.  The RAM reset procedure shall be conducted by a certified RAM clear method as approved by the department.  For an electronic game card that allows for partial RAM clears, the methodology in doing so must be accurate and the electronic game card must validate the uncleared portions of RAM.  After the conduct of the RAM reset procedure, the single video monitor or touchscreen shall not display the top award for the electronic game card.  In addition, upon entering game play mode, the default display for the electronic game card shall not be the top award.

41. It shall not be possible to change a configuration setting that causes an obstruction to the electronic meters without a RAM clear method.  Notwithstanding, any such change shall be done by a secure means, which includes access to the logic compartment.

42. Critical memory storage shall be maintained by a methodology that enables errors to be identified and to be corrected in most circumstances.  This particular methodology may involve signatures, checksums, partial checksums, multiple copies, timestamps and/or effective use of validity codes. Critical memory storage is used to store all data that is considered vital to the continued operation of the player terminal.  This includes, but is not limited to:

a. Electronic meters specified for the player terminal;

b. Current unused game plays and/or winnings;

c. Player terminal and/or electronic game card configuration data;

d. Information pertaining to the last ten game plays on the player terminal; and

e. Last normal state of the software used by player terminal prior to any interruption.

43. Comprehensive checks of the critical memory storage shall be made during each player terminal restart. The control program for the player terminal shall test for possible corruption of the critical memory storage.  Such a test shall use a methodology that detects 99.99% of all possible corruption.  In addition, all critical memory storage shall:

a. Be located within the logic compartment and only be accessible with access to the logic compartment;

b. Have the ability to retain accurate data for a minimum of 180 days after power is discontinued from the player terminal.  If the method used is an "off-chip" battery source, it shall recharge itself to its full potential in a maximum of 24-hours. The shelf life shall be at least five years.  RAM that uses an off-chip back-up power source to retain its contents when the main power is switched off shall have a detection system which will provide a method for software to interpret and act upon a low battery condition;

c. Only be cleared by accessing the logic compartment area;

d. Result in a RAM error if the control program detects an unrecoverable memory error; and

e. Require a full RAM reset procedure that is performed by an authorized person.

44. All program storage devices, both writable and non-writable, including EPROM, DVD, CD-ROM, compact flash and any other type of program storage devices shall:

a. Be clearly marked with sufficient information to identify the software and revision level of the information stored in program storage devices; and

b. Be located within the logic compartment and only be accessible with access to the logic compartment.

45. For program storage devices that are written to once shall meet the following standards:

a. A CD-ROM-specific based program storage device shall not utilize a re-writable compact disc and the "write session" shall be closed to prevent any further writings to the compact disc and therefore preventing any further writings to the program storage device.

b. A non-EPROM-specific based program storage device shall meet the following standards:

(1) The control program shall authenticate all critical program components by employing a hashing algorithm, which produces a "Message Digest" output of at least 128 bits, as certified by the recognized independent testing facility and approved by the department.  The "Message Digest" shall be stored on a memory device that is ROM-based or other similar medium within the player terminal.  "Message Digest," which resides on any other medium shall be encrypted, using a public/private key algorithm with a minimum width or size of a 512 bit key, or an equivalent encryption algorithm with similar security certified by the recognized independent testing facility and agreed upon by the department.

(2) The control program shall authenticate all critical program components against the stored "Message Digest."  In the event of a failed authentication when the player terminal has been powered-on, the player terminal shall immediately enter an error condition with the appropriate indication such as an on-screen display on the single video monitor or touchscreen, audible alarm or both.  The details of such an error condition may be recorded with a date/time stamp within an electronic log.  The date stamp shall be recorded in a month, day and year format; and the time stamp shall be recorded in either a 24-hour format showing the hour and minutes or a 12-hour format showing the hour, minutes and ante meridiem (AM) or post meridiem (PM).  If the player terminal does not record the details of the error condition, including the date/time stamp within an electronic log, then internal controls shall be established by the organization to manually record the information pertaining to the error condition.  This error condition shall require the intervention by the organization in order to clear such an error condition.  The player terminal shall display on the on-screen display on the single video monitor or touchscreen specific information on the error condition and such an error condition shall not be cleared until either the control program successfully authenticates the critical program component, following the intervention by the organization or the medium is replaced or corrected, the program storage device memory is cleared, the player terminal is restarted and all critical program components successfully authenticate.

46. For player terminals where the control program is capable of being erased and re-programmed without being removed from the player terminal, bill acceptor device or other equipment or related devices shall meet the following standards:

a. Re-programmable program storage shall only write to modifiable storage media containing data, files and programs that are not critical to the basic operation of the player terminal.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a device or equipment within the player terminal may write to a storage media containing critical data, files and programs provided that the following standards are met:

(1) Maintains an electronic log of all data, files and programs that are added, deleted or modified on the storage media;

(2) Verifies the validity of all data, file and programs, which reside on the storage media through the use of methods that adhere to the standards set forth for non-EPROM specific program storage;

(3) Contains appropriate security to prevent unauthorized modifications to the storage media; and

(4) Does not allow the play of electronic game cards while the storage media containing critical data, files and programs is in a modifiable state.

47. The control program shall ensure the integrity of all critical program components during the execution of such components and when such components whether in its entirety or partially are first loaded into the player terminal for use, where applicable.  RAM and program storage devices that are not critical to the security of the player terminal are not required to be validated, although a method shall be in place for the files to be tested for corruption.

G. The player terminal shall only be either leased or rented by a permitted supplier to an authorized qualified organization in accordance with these regulations.  In addition, player terminals shall not be in operation and available for use by players for more than 14 hours for every calendar day.

H. In order to maintain the maximum level of game integrity, the central system shall be provided by a single vendor that has been contracted by the department to provide and to operate such a central system within the Commonwealth of Virginia.   All player terminals shall be connected to the central system prior to the play of any electronic game cards.  Manufacturers or suppliers who lease, rent or distribute player terminals; or sell or distribute electronic game cards shall pay a reasonable fee, which is determined by the department to such a single vendor.  Such a single vendor shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent or distribute player terminals to any manufacturer, supplier or organization within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

E. I. In instances where a an alleged defect in packaging or in the construction of deals charitable gaming supplies; equipment that is intended to be used or is being used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or electronic games of chance systems; or instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices is discovered by or reported to the department, the department shall notify the manufacturer or supplier of the deals supplies, equipment, systems or devices containing the alleged defect. Should the department, in consultation with the manufacturer, manufacturer or supplier, determine that a defect exists, and should the department determine the defect affects game security or otherwise threatens public confidence in the game, the department may, with respect to deals supplies, equipment, systems or electronic devices for use that are still located within the Commonwealth of Virginia, require the manufacturer or supplier to:

1. Recall the deals charitable gaming supplies; equipment that is intended to be used or is being used in the conduct of charitable gaming; electronic games of chance systems; or electronic instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices affected that have not been leased, rented, sold or otherwise provided; or

2. Issue a total recall of all affected charitable gaming supplies; deals equipment that is intended to be used or is being used in the conduct of charitable gaming; electronic games of chance systems; or electronic instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices.

F. J. After January 1, 2006, the effective date of these regulations, no instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispenser dispensing device may be offered to be sold, sold, offered to be leased, leased leased, offered to be rented, rented, distributed or otherwise furnished provided to any person or organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia or used in the conduct of charitable gaming until an identical sample dispensing device containing identical proprietary software, if applicable, has been approved by a an independent testing facility that has been formally recognized by the department as a an independent testing facility that upholds the standards of integrity established by the department. The cost of testing shall be borne by the manufacturer of such equipment. dispensing devices. In addition, suppliers and manufacturers of such dispensers dispensing devices shall comply with the requirements of The Gambling Devices Act of 1962 (15 USC §§ 1171-1178). The recognized independent testing facility must certify that the dispensing device conforms, at a minimum, to the restrictions, standards and conditions set forth in these regulations or by the department. Once the recognized independent testing facility submits the test results to the department, the department will either approve or disapprove the submission and inform the manufacturer or supplier of the results of its decision within 30 business days. If any such dispensing device does not meet the restrictions, standards and conditions set forth in these regulations or by the department, it shall not be offered to be sold, sold, offered to be leased, leased, offered to be rented, rented, distributed or otherwise provided to any person or organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The cost of testing shall be borne by the manufacturer or supplier of such dispensing device. The department may require additional testing of a dispensing device at any time to ensure it continues to meet construction standards and to allow for fair play. Such tests shall be borne by the manufacturer, supplier or owner of such dispensing device.

G. K. All instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing devices must shall meet the following standards:

1. Each dispenser dispensing device shall be manufactured in a manner that ensures a an instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card ticket is dispensed only after insertion of United States currency notes or coinage into the dispenser. dispensing device. Such ticket and any change due shall be the only items dispensed from the machine. dispensing device.

2. Each dispenser dispensing device shall be manufactured in a manner that ensures the this particular device neither displays nor has the capability of displaying or otherwise identifying an instant bingo, pull-tab, or seal card winning or nonwinning ticket.

3. Each dispenser dispensing device shall be manufactured in such a manner that any visual animation does not simulate or display rolling rolling, flashing or spinning mechanical or video reels or produce audible music or enhanced sound effects. effects or any other attribute not explicitly approved by the department.

4. Each dispenser dispensing device shall be equipped with separate locks for the instant bingo, pull-tab, or seal card supply modules and money boxes. stacker, drop bucket or drop box. A key shall be required to access the supply modules and the stacker, drop bucket or drop box. Such a key shall be separate and distinct from other keys that may be used to access other parts or compartments within the dispensing devices. Locks Therefore locks shall be configured so that no one key will operate both the supply modules and money boxes. the stacker, drop bucket or drop box.

5. Each dispensing device shall not display or require any skill-based game or game of chance for the purpose of dispensing an instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card ticket.

6. Each dispensing device shall contain a bill acceptor device, coin acceptor device or both.

7. The bill acceptor device shall meet the following standards:

a. The bill acceptor device shall be electronically-based and be configured to ensure that it only accepts valid currency notes and rejects all others in a highly accurate manner. In addition, a method for detecting counterfeit currency notes by the bill acceptor device shall be implemented accordingly.

b. Only currency notes in the denominations of $1, $5, $10 and $20 are to be accepted by the bill acceptor device and as such, the dispensing device shall have resident software to implement this particular standard accordingly.

c. The bill acceptor device shall provide a method to enable the dispensing device's resident software to interpret and act appropriately upon a valid and invalid unput.

d. The bill acceptor device shall only register the total currency notes-in when:

(1) The currency note has passed the point where it is accepted and stacked by the bill acceptor device; and

(2) The bill acceptor device has sent the "irrevocably stacked" message to the dispensing device.

e. The bill acceptor device shall communicate with the dispensing device using a bi-directional protocol.

f. The bill acceptor device shall be constructed in a manner that protects against vandalism, abuse or fraudulent activity. In addition, the bill acceptor device shall be designed to prevent the use of cheating methods such as stringing, the insertion of a foreign object, and any other manipulation that may be deemed as a cheating technique.

g. If the bill acceptor device is designed to be factory set only, then it shall not be possible to access or to conduct maintenance or adjustments to the bill acceptor device in the field, except to conduct the following maintenance or adjustments:

(1) The selection of currency notes and their limits;

(2) Changing of certified EPROM or downloading of certified software;

(3) Adjustments of the tolerance level for accepting currentcy notes of varying quality. The adjustment to the tolerance level shall not be allowed externally to the dispensing device and shal only be allowed with adequate levels of security in place. The adequate levels of security shall be accomplished through lock and key, physical switch settings, or other accepted methods approved by the department on a case-by-case basis;

(4) Maintenance, adjustments and repairs per approved factory procedures; or

(5) Options that set the direction or orientation of the acceptance of the currency notes.

h. A dispensing device and/or a bill acceptor device shall have the capability of detecting and displaying an error condition for the following conditions:

(1) Opening of the stacker door;

(2) Stacker being full, if such a condition does exist, an implicit "Stacker Full" error display or message shall not be utilized;

(3) Removing of the stacker;

(4) Jamming of currency notes within the bill acceptor device;

(5) Opening of the bill acceptor device door, if such a door is a machine door, then a signal indicating door open shall be sufficient; and

(6) Any other error conditions or malfunctions of the bill acceptor device that are not already specified above.

In addition, it is permitted for the bill acceptor device to flash a light or lights to indicate an error condition has occurred, provided the information is communicated to the dispensing device and the bill acceptor device disables.

i. The bill acceptor device shall contain a stacker that is secure and the currency notes that are accepted by the bill acceptor device shall be deposited into the stacker. The stacker is to be attached to the dispensing device in such a manner so that it cannot be easily removed by physical force and shall have a sensor, which senses when the stacker has reached its capacity limit.

8. The coin acceptor device shall meet the following standards:

a. The coin acceptor device shall accept or reject a coin on the basis of metal composition, mass, composite makeup, or equivalent security.

b. The coin acceptor device shall be constructed in a manner that protects against vandalism, abuse or fraudulent activity. In addition the coin acceptor device shall be designed to prevent the use of cheating methods such as counterfeit coins, coin pullback, the insertion of a foreign object, and any other manipulation that may be deemed as a cheating technique.

c. The coin acceptor device shall be capable of handling rapidly fed coins or piggy-backed coins so that occurrences of cheating are eliminated.

d. The coin acceptor device shall contain a drop bucket or drop box that is secure and the coins that are accepted by the coin acceptor device shall be deposited into the drop bucket or drop box. The drop bucket or drop box is to be attached to the dispensing device in such a manner so that it cannot be easily removed by physical force and shall have a sensor, which senses when the drop bucket or drop box has reached its capacity limit.

e. A drop bucket or drop box shall be housed in a locked compartment separate from any other compartment of the dispensing device.

f. The coin acceptor device shall only register the total coins-in when the coins have passed the point where it is accepted and deposited into the drop bucket or drop box. Coins that have been deemed invalid by the coin acceptor shall be rejected to a coin tray and shall not be counted as part of the total coins-in.

g. If the coin acceptor device is designed to be factory set only, then it shall not be possible to access or to conduct maintenance or adjustments to the coin acceptor device in the field, except to conduct the following maintenance or adjustments:

(1) The selection of coins and their limits;

(2) Adjustments of the tolerance level for accepting coins of varying quality. The adjustment to the tolerance level shall not be allowed externally to the dispensing device and shall only be allowed with adequate levels of security in place. The adequate levels of security shall be accomplished through lock and key, physical switch settings or other accepted methods approved by the department on a case-by-case basis;

(3) Maintenance, adjustments and repairs per approved factory procedures; or

(4) Options that set the direction or orientation of the acceptance of the coins.

h. A dispensing device and/or a coin acceptor device shall have the capability of detecting and displaying an error condition, for the following conditions:

(1) Opening of the door to the drop bucket or drop box;

(2) Drop bucket or drop box being full, if such a condition does exist, an implicit "Drop Bucket Full" or "Drop Box Full" error display or message shall not be utilized;

(3) Removing of the drop bucket or drop box;

(4) Jamming of coins within the coin acceptor device;

(5) Opening of the coin acceptor device door, if such a door is a machine door, then a signal indicating door open shall be sufficient; and

(6) Any other error conditions or malfunctions of the coin acceptor device that are not already specified above.

In addition, it is permitted for the coin acceptor device to flash a light or lights to indicate an error condition has occurred, provided the information is communicated to the dispensing device and the coin acceptor device disables.

9. Each dispensing device shall have a permanently affixed identification badge, which can not be removed without leaving evidence of tampering. This identification badge shall be affixed to the exterior of the dispensing device and shall include the following information:

a. Name of the manufacturer;

b. Serial number;

c. Model number/identifier of the dispensing device;

d. Date of manufacture; and

e. Any other information required by the department.

The serial number that is included on the permanent identification badge, which is affixed to the dispensing device, shall not be repeated by the same manufacturer on the same model number/identifier for a dispensing device.

H. L. No instant bingo, pull-tab, or seal card dispensing devices shall be linked to other such devices so as to permit the play of progressive games.

I. M. The department may require additional testing of a dispensing device at any time to ensure that it meets continues to meet construction standards and allows for fair play. Such tests shall be conducted at the cost of the manufacturer or supplier of such dispensing devices.

J. N. The face value of cards tickets being dispensed from the instant bingo, pull-tab or seal card dispensing device shall match the amount deposited in the currency/coin bill acceptor device or coin acceptor less change provided.

O.  No supplier shall knowingly sell or otherwise provide to an organization and no organization shall knowingly use electronic game cards unless they meet the following standards:

1. A player shall interact with the player terminal in order to initiate play of an electronic game card. A card within an electronic game card shall be initially displayed with a cover and requires the player's interaction to reveal the predetermined numbers or symbols and the predetermined wins or losses. One or more electromechanical buttons, which are located on the player terminal or touchscreen shall be used to reveal such predetermined numbers or symbols and predetermined wins or losses.

2. The rules of play and the paytable for an electronic game card shall be displayed upon demand, which may be accomplished through the use of a designated electromechanical button on the player terminal or touchscreen, prior to playing a card from the electronic game card and such rules of play and paytable shall be clear, concise and understandable to the player.

3. The electronic game card shall not display in any manner to any individual the status of any card from its electronic deal, including, but not limited to, the information on the winnings won by the players or the winnings remaining to be won by the players without causing the termination of the entire electronic deal of the electronic game card. Only upon the completion or termination of an electronic deal for an electronic game card shall such a status be revealed to an individual.

4. The payout percentage for an electronic game card shall not be less than 50% and not be more than 75% for the entire electronic deal.

5. No amount awarded per card within an electronic game card shall exceed $599. The amount awarded to a player for the electronic game card shall be done either through the means of a payment ticket, which is equivalent to the currency value remaining on the balance meter or an addition to the balance meter, which the addition is equivalent to the amount awarded to the player.  No merchandise shall be provided to a player in lieu of a payment ticket or an addition to the balance meter.

6. The electronic game card shall only contain wagers in the amount of one dollar per card.

7. The electronic game card shall not contain any visual animation that simulates or displays rolling, flashing or spinning mechanical or video reels.

8. The electronic game card shall not contain the simulation of the play of roulette, poker, keno, lotto, lottery, twenty-one, blackjack, any other card game, or any type of slot machine game regardless of whether or not the electronic game card has a payback feature or extra play awards. The traditional card symbols are acceptable provided that the aforementioned is adhered to accordingly.

9. When the electronic game card is played, its corresponding card number, name of the manufacturer or distinctive logo, name of the electronic game card, manufacturer's form number, price per card and serial number shall be displayed on the player terminal's single video monitor or touchscreen.

10. No electronic game card shall be a progressive game or a skill-based game.

11. An electronic game card shall contain specific predetermined game outcome and specific winning amounts to be awarded for its paytable. In addition, an electronic game card may contain multiple predetermined winning and losing combinations of numbers and symbols. An electronic game card may contain multiple specific winning amounts to be awarded to the winning players.

12. An electronic game card shall only be played on player terminals, which were approved by the department.

13. The electronic deal for an electronic game card shall consist of a finite number of cards and the entire electronic deal for an electronic game card shall not exceed 25,000 cards. In addition, the electronic game card shall be played without replacement.

14. Following the initiation of a RAM reset procedure, the electronic game card shall execute a routine, which initializes each and every bit of RAM to the default state. The RAM reset procedure shall be conducted by a certified RAM clear method as approved by the department. For an electronic game card that allows for partial RAM clears, the methodology in doing so must be accurate and the electronic game card must validate the un-cleared portions of RAM. After the conduct of the RAM reset procedure, the single video monitor or touchscreen shall not display the top award for the electronic game card. In addition, upon entering game play mode, the default display for the electronic game card shall not be the top award.

15. Number, symbols and the predetermined win or loss on a card for an electronic game card shall be fully visible in the window and shall be placed so that no part of a number or symbol remains covered when revealed to the player.

16. Each card in an electronic deal for an electronic game card shall bear the same serial number.  An electronic deal for an electronic game card shall contain a serial number and only one serial number shall be used in an electronic deal for an electronic game card. No serial number used in an electronic deal for an electronic game card shall be repeated by the same manufacturer on that same manufacturer's form within a three-year period.

17. Each electronic deal for an electronic game card shall contain the following information:

a. Serial number;

b. Type or description of the electronic game card;

c. Manufacturer's form number;

d. Name of manufacturer or distinctive logo;

e. Name of the electronic game card;

f. Paytable identification;

g. Wager or purchase price per card;

h. Number of winnings to be awarded for each winning level;

i. Amount of currency notes to be awarded as winnings to players for each winning level;

j. Overall payout percentage for the entire electronic deal; and

k. Number of cards.

A manufacturer or supplier shall not offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute or otherwise provide any slot machine or similar devices to any individual or organization in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

11VAC15-31-40. Instant Paper version of the instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal card randomization standards.

All paper versions of the instant bingo, pull-tabs, or seal cards shall meet the following randomization standards:

1. Deals Paper versions of the deals shall be assembled so that paper versions of the winning tickets cards are placed throughout each deal.

2. Deals Paper versions of the deals shall be assembled and packaged in a manner that prevents isolation of the paper version of the winning cards due to variations in printing, graphics, colors, sizes, appearances of cut edges or other markings of cards.

3. Winning Paper versions of the winning cards shall be distributed and mixed among all other paper versions of the cards in a deal so as to eliminate any pattern between deals or portions of deals from which the location or approximate location of any such winning card may be determined.

11VAC15-31-50. Procedural rules for the conduct of fact-finding conferences and hearings.

A. Fact-finding conference; notification, appearance, conduct.

1. Unless automatic revocation or immediate suspension is required by law, no permit to sell offer to lease, lease, offer to rent, rent, offer to sell, sell, distribute or otherwise provide charitable gaming supplies or equipment intended to be used in the conduct of charitable gaming; or offered to be leased, leased, offered to be rented, rented or the distribution of electronic games of chance systems shall be denied, suspended or revoked except upon notice stating the basis for such proposed action and the time and place for a fact-finding conference, as set forth in § 2.2-4019 of the Administrative Process Act.

2. If a basis exists for a refusal to renew, suspend or revoke a permit, the department shall notify, by certified mail or by hand delivery, the interested persons at the address of record maintained by the department.

3. Notification shall include the basis for the proposed action and afford interested persons the opportunity to present written and oral information to the department which may have a bearing on the proposed action at a fact-finding conference. If there is no withdrawal, a fact-finding conference shall be scheduled at the earliest mutually agreeable date, but no later than 60 days from the date of the notification. Organizations Organizations, manufacturers or suppliers who wish to waive their right to a conference shall notify the department at least 14 days before the scheduled conference.

4. If, after consideration of evidence presented during an informal fact-finding conference, a basis for action still exists, the interested persons shall be notified in writing within 60 days of the fact-finding conference, via certified or hand-delivered mail, of the decision and the right to a formal hearing. Parties to the conference may agree to extend the report deadline if more time is needed to consider relevant evidence.

B. Hearing; notification, appearance, conduct.

1. If, after a fact-finding conference, a sufficient basis still exists to deny, suspend or revoke a permit, interested persons shall be notified by certified or hand-delivered mail of the proposed action and of the opportunity for a hearing on the proposed action. If a an organization, manufacturer or supplier desires to request a hearing, it shall notify the department within 14 days of receipt of a report on the conference. Parties may enter into a consent agreement to settle the issues at any time prior to or subsequent to an informal fact-finding conference.

2. If an interested party or representative fails to appear at a hearing, the hearing officer may proceed in his absence and make a recommendation.

3. Oral and written arguments may be submitted to and limited by the hearing officer. Oral arguments shall be recorded in an appropriate manner.

C. Hearing location. Hearings before a hearing officer shall be held, insofar as practicable, in the county or city in which the supplier is located. If the parties agree, hearing officers may conduct hearings at locations convenient to the greatest number of persons or by telephone conference, video conference or similar technology, in order to expedite the hearing process.

D. Hearing decisions.

1. Recommendations of the hearing officer shall be a part of the record and shall include a written statement of the hearing officer's findings of fact and recommendations as well as the reasons or bases for the recommendations. Recommendations shall be based upon all the material issues of fact, law or discretion presented on the record.

2. The department shall review the recommendation of the hearing officer and render a decision on the recommendation within 30 days of receipt. The decision shall cite the appropriate rule, relief or denial thereof as to each issue.

E. Agency representation. The director's designee may represent the department in an informal conference or at a hearing.

11VAC15-31-60. Reporting violations.

A. Unless otherwise required by law, the identity of any individual who provides information to the department or its employees regarding alleged violations shall be held in strict confidence.

B. Any manufacturer, officer of the manufacturer, director of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer, employee of the manufacturer, any supplier, officer of the supplier, or director of a the supplier, or his agent of the supplier or employee, employee of the supplier shall immediately report to the department any information pertaining to the suspected misappropriation or theft of funds or any other violations of the law.

C. Failure to report the information required by subsection B by any manufacturer or supplier of this section may result in the denial, suspension or revocation of a permit.

D. Any officer, director, partner or owner of a manufacturer or supplier shall immediately notify the department upon conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a felony or a crime involving gambling or an action against any license license, permit or certificate held by the manufacturer or supplier in any state commonwealth, state, territory or other political entity in or of the United States.

E. Failure to report information required by subsection D of this section by any manufacturer or supplier may result in the denial, suspension or revocation of a permit.

F. Any manufacturer, officer of the manufacturer, director of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer, employee of the manufacturer, any supplier, officer of the supplier, director of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier shall immediately report to the department any information pertaining to the suspected use of the player terminal being engaged in any game other than electronic game card, to the suspected breach in the integrity of the player terminal or to the suspicion that the player terminal is not in compliance with the statutes and regulations governing charitable gaming.

G.  Failure to report information required by subsection E by any manufacturer, officer of the manufacturer, director of the manufacturer, agent of the manufacturer, employee of the manufacturer, any supplier, officer of the supplier, director of the supplier, agent of the supplier or employee of the supplier may result in the denial, suspension or revocation of a permit.