(1) This regulation shall apply to any slot machine with a payout indicator that increases as the machine is played.
(2) The maximum payable shall be an amount previously approved in writing by the Board.
(3) Once an amount appears on a payout indicator, the rate of progression may not be changed unless approved by the Board.
(4) If the payout indicator of the progressive slot machine progresses without a payout until the indicator returns to zero because of digital limitations on the payout indicator, some means must be utilised to record the value of the digits that are not displayed.
(5) The payout limit, if any, shall be posted on the slot machine, and shall be clearly visible to the patron.
(6) The amount indicated on each slot machine shall be recorded on a progressive slot summary, at a minimum once each day and the summary shall include, but not be limited to the following—
(a) the date and time and amount displayed;
(b) the manufacturer's serial number of slot machine;
(c) the gaming operator number of the slot machine;
(d) type and denomination of machine; and
(e) the signature of the preparer.
(7) Supporting documents shall be maintained to explain any reduction in the registered amount from the previous entry and shall indicate the date, number of the slot machine, and the amount of reduction.
(8) The display of a progressive slot machine shall have a separate key and key switch to reset the progressive meter, or such other separate reset mechanism without having to enter the machine in question as may be approved by the Board.
(9) Any progressive link that has a microprocessor or other control unit that controls the rate of progression of a common display unit which is housed in a location that requires a double key control, shall not be opened except in the presence of an Inspector and one key shall be controlled by the Security Department, and the other by the Slot Department.
(10) A gaming operator shall not cause payout of any individual progressive slot machine winnings of $10,000 or more or linked progressive winnings of $25,000 or more to a patron without first notifying the Board.
(11) After the Board is satisfied that the win is a legitimate one, a written authorisation, or prohibition, shall be given to the gaming operator, within 24 hours to payout the Jackpot amount registered on the progressive display meter.
(12) A Jackpot payment on a progressive slot machine of $10,000 or more shall not be deemed valid without the Board Inspector's approval.
(13) Each gaming establishment seeking to utilise a progressive slot machine, or a number of slot machines linked to a common progressive meter, shall submit to the Board for approval—
(a) the initial and re-set amounts at which the progressive meter or meters will be set;
(b) the proposed system for controlling the keys and access codes to the machines;
(c) the proposed rate of progression for each machine or link of machines.
(14) If a progressive slot machine is removed from the gaming floor, the payout indicator on the returned or replacement machine shall not be less than the payout indicator at the time of removal.
(15) A gaming operator shall not remove a Jackpot on a progressive slot machine that has not been won by a patron unless the gaming operator—
(a) has the written approval from the Board;
(b) gives the gaming public 3 months notice of its intention to remove the said Jackpot on a progressive slot machine.