| (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
(1) Bingo Ball Draw--A pulling of a bingo ball(s) to
determine the winner of an event ticket by either the number or color
on the ball(s).
(2) Deal--A separate and specific game of pull-tab
bingo tickets of the same serial number and form number.
(3) Face--The side of a pull-tab bingo ticket, which
displays the artwork of a specific game.
(4) Flare--A poster or placard that must display:
(A) a form number of a specific pull-tab bingo game;
(B) the name of the pull-tab bingo game;
(C) the total card count of the pull-tab bingo game;
(D) the cost per pull-tab bingo ticket;
(E) the number of prizes to be awarded and the corresponding
prize amounts of the pull-tab bingo game; and
(F) the name of the manufacturer or trademark.
(5) Form Number--The unique identification number assigned
by the manufacturer to a specific pull-tab bingo game. A form number
may be numeric, alpha, or a combination of numeric and alpha characters.
(6) High Tier--The two highest paying prize amounts
as designated on the pull-tab bingo ticket and on the game's flare.
(7) Last Sale--The purchaser of the last pull-tab
bingo ticket(s) sold in a deal with this feature is awarded a prize
or a registration for the opportunity to win a prize.
(8) Merchandise--Any non-cash item(s), including bingo
equipment, provided to a licensed authorized organization that is
used as a prize.
(9) Pay-Out--The total sum of all possible prize amounts
in a pull-tab bingo game.
(10) Payout Schedule--A printed schedule prepared by
the manufacturer that displays:
(A) the name of the pull-tab bingo game;
(B) the form number of the pull-tab bingo game;
(C) the total card count of the pull-tab bingo game;
(D) the cost per pull-tab bingo ticket;
(E) the number of prizes to be awarded and the corresponding
prize amount or jackpot for each category of the pull-tab bingo game;
(F) the number of winners for each category of prize;
(G) the profit of the pull-tab bingo game;
(H) the percentage of payout or the percentage of profit
of the pull-tab bingo game; and
(I) the payout(s) of the pull-tab bingo game.
(11) Payout Structure--The printed information that
appears on a pull-tab bingo ticket that shows the winnable prize amounts,
the winning patterns required to win a prize, and the number of winners
for each category of prize.
(12) Prize--An award of collectible items, merchandise,
cash, bonus pull-tabs, and additional pull-tab bingo tickets, individually
or in any combination.
(13) Prize Amount--The value of cash and/or merchandise
which is awarded as a prize, as valued under §402.200(f) of this
chapter. A collectable item is considered merchandise for determining
allowable prize amounts.
(14) Serial Number--The unique identification number
assigned by the manufacturer identifying a specific deal of pull-tab
bingo tickets. A serial number may be numeric, alpha, or a combination
of numeric and alpha characters.
(15) Subset--A part of a deal that is played as a game
to itself or combined with more subsets and played as a game. Each
subset may be designed to have:
(A) a designated payout; or
(B) a series of designated payouts. Subsets must be
of the same form and serial number to have a combined designated payout
or a series of designated payouts.
(16) Symbol--A graphic representation of an object
other than a numeric or alpha character.
(17) Video Confirmation--A graphic and dynamic representation
of the outcome of a bingo event ticket that will have no effect on
the result of the winning or losing event ticket.
(18) Wheels--Devices that determine event ticket winner(s)
by a spin of a wheel.
(19) Consecutive bingo occasions within one day--More
than one bingo occasion conducted by an organization or organizations
in the same unit within a 24-hour period without any intervening occasions
conducted by another organization or organization from a different
unit, commencing at the start of the first occasion.
(b) Approval of pull-tab bingo tickets.
(1) A pull-tab bingo ticket may not be sold in the
state of Texas, nor furnished to any person in this state nor used
for play in this state until that pull-tab bingo ticket has received
approval for use within the state of Texas by the Commission. The
manufacturer at its own expense must present their pull-tab bingo
ticket to the Commission for approval.
(2) All pull-tab bingo ticket color artwork with a
letter of introduction including style of play must be presented to
the Commission's Austin, Texas location for review. The manufacturer
must submit one complete color positive or hardcopy set of the color
artwork for each pull-tab bingo ticket and its accompanying flare.
The color artwork may be submitted in an electronic format prescribed
by the Commission in lieu of the hardcopy submission. The submission
must include the payout schedule. The submission must show both sides
of a pull-tab bingo ticket and must be submitted on an 8 1/2" x 11"
size sheet. The color artwork will show the actual size of the ticket
and a 200% size of the ticket. The color artwork will clearly identify
all winning and non-winning symbols. The color artwork will clearly
identify the winnable patterns and combinations.
(3) The color artwork for each individual pull-tab
bingo ticket must:
(A) display in no less than 26-point diameter circle,
an impression of the Commission's seal with the words "Texas Lottery
Commission" engraved around the margin and a five-pointed star in
the center;
(B) contain the name of the game in a conspicuous location
on the pull-tab bingo ticket;
(C) contain the form number assigned by the manufacturer
in a conspicuous location on the pull-tab bingo ticket;
(D) contain the manufacturer's name or trademark in
a conspicuous location on the pull-tab bingo ticket;
(E) disclose the prize amount and number of winners
for each prize amount, the number of individual pull-tab bingo tickets
contained in the deal, and the cost per pull-tab bingo ticket in a
conspicuous location on the pull-tab bingo ticket;
(F) display the serial number where it will be printed
in a conspicuous location on the pull-tab bingo ticket. The color
artwork may display the word "sample" or number "000000" in lieu of
the serial number;
(G) contain graphic symbols that preserve the integrity
of the Commission. The Commission will not approve any pull-tab bingo
ticket that displays images or text that could be interpreted as depicting
violent acts, profane language, or provocative, explicit, or derogatory
images or text, as determined by the Commission. All images or text
are subject to final approval by the Commission; and
(H) be accompanied with the color artwork of the pull-tab
bingo tickets along with a list of all other colors that will be printed
with the game.
(4) Upon approval of the color artwork, the manufacturer
may be notified by the Commission to submit a specified number of
tickets for testing. The tickets must be submitted for testing to
the Commission at the manufacturer's own expense. If necessary, the
Commission may request that additional tickets or a deal be submitted
for testing.
(5) If the color artwork is approved and the pull-tab
bingo tickets pass the Commission's testing, the manufacturer will
be notified of the approval. This approval only extends to the specific
pull-tab bingo game and the specific form number cited in the Commission's
approval letter. If the pull-tab bingo ticket is modified in any way,
with the exception of the serial number, index color, or trademark(s),
it must be resubmitted to the Commission for approval. Changes to
symbols require only an artwork approval from the Commission.
(6) The Commission may require resubmission of an approved
pull-tab bingo ticket at any time.
(c) Disapproval of pull-tab bingo tickets.
(1) Upon inspection of a pull-tab bingo ticket by the
Commission, if it is deemed not to properly preserve the integrity
or security of the Commission including compliance with the art work
requirements of this rule, the Commission may disapprove a pull-tab
bingo ticket. All pull-tab bingo tickets that are disapproved by the
Commission will cease to be allowed for sale until such time as the
manufacturer complies with the written instructions of the Commission,
or until any discrepancies are resolved. Disapproval of and prohibition
to use, purchase, sell or otherwise Cont'd... |
