16-633 C.M.R. ch. 18, § 1 - Program Requirements

Prior to commencing slot machine or casino operations the slot machine or casino operator shall submit its responsible gaming program to the Board. The program shall address the following areas:

1. Compulsive gambling. The program shall be designed to promote responsible gaming in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 13 of these Rules. The slot machine or casino operator must submit the written materials concerning problem gambling, as required by Chapter 13 section 6(1)(C), to the Board for approval thirty days prior to posting or providing the materials in the casino or slot facility;

2. Alcohol service. The program shall be designed to promote responsible alcohol service and consumption. The program shall identify all employee training related to alcohol service. The program shall also identify the procedures designed to prevent a visibly intoxicated individual from gambling or consuming alcohol at the casino or slot machine facility;

3. Minors. The program shall identify the means by which the slot machine or casino operator shall prevent minors from gambling, consuming alcohol and purchasing tobacco products at the slot machine or casino facility. The slot machine or casino operator shall identify its procedures to address any unattended minors found at the slot machine or casino facility; and

4. Marketing. The program shall identify the standards the slot machine or casino operator shall follow in its marketing campaigns for the slot machine or casino facility. The program shall identify the procedures designed to prevent promotional materials or communications from being directed specifically to individuals who have self-excluded themselves from the facility, as required in Chapter 13 section 6(3)(G), or who have requested that they not receive such materials or communications.

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16-633 C.M.R. ch. 18, § 1