Section 230-15-710. Permanently removing a progressive jackpot or a portion of a progressive jackpot from play.

(1) Players have a vested interest in the posted or advertised progressive jackpot prize.

(2) Licensees must:

(a) Submit a detailed distribution plan to us in writing and receive written approval before removing any progressive jackpot prizes from play; and

(b) Prominently post a notice and the distribution plan, including if they plan to close the business, at least ten days before they begin the process of removing the jackpot and distributing the funds; and

(c) Distribute the funds in one or more of the following ways:

(i) Offering the prize on a different house-banked game; or

(ii) Offering the prize in an approved free tournament in which funds must be distributed within sixty days from the date of approval; or

(iii) Donating the money to the Washington State Council on Problem Gambling.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-710, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.]

RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-710, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.