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Chapter 05. Specific Game Provisions

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Regulation .01 Draw Games.Copy Citation

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A.
Drawings.
(1)
Except for a raffle, drawings shall occur at least once a week.
(2)
Winning game data may be drawn by:
(a)
Mechanical drawing equipment;
(b)
A random number generator; or
(c)
Another random method or device approved by the Director.
(3)
The game data selected during a drawing shall be the winning game data for that drawing.
B.
Draw Game Tickets.
(1)
A draw game ticket shall be generated through the use of a terminal or a subscription purchase.
(2)
The draw game ticket shall include the:
(a)
Game data played;
(b)
Amount played;
(c)
Ticket serial number;
(d)
Additional ticket security codes;
(e)
Barcode with an encoded serial number and data to permit scanning of the ticket; and
(f)
Drawing date or, if the ticket is for multiple drawings, the range of drawing dates or numerical designation for a drawing.
C.
Monitor Games.
(1)
The results of a monitor game drawing may be displayed on the games monitor.
(2)
A retailer may require use of a playslip or an ePlayslip for monitor games.
D.
Consumer Game Information.
(1)
The Agency shall provide information about:
(a)
Draw games; and
(b)
Multi-jurisdictional games with draw game tickets.
(2)
As determined by the Agency, consumer game information shall explain the:
(a)
Game;
(b)
Game play; and
(c)
Play of optional features.
(3)
The Agency may provide consumer game information on its website, mobile app, or in any other location, as determined by the Agency.
E.
To determine if a draw game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

Regulation .02 Fast Play Games.Copy Citation

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A.
Fast Play Game Tickets.
(1)
A Fast Play game ticket shall be generated through the use of a terminal.
(2)
The Fast Play game ticket shall include the:
(a)
Graphic rendering of game data that allows for visual inspection to determine if the ticket is a winning ticket;
(b)
Amount played;
(c)
Ticket serial number;
(d)
Additional ticket security codes;
(e)
Barcode with an encoded serial number and data to permit scanning of the ticket; and
(f)
Date and time of sale.
B.
Consumer Game Information.
(1)
The Agency shall provide information about Fast Play games.
(2)
As determined by the Agency, consumer game information shall explain the:
(a)
Game;
(b)
Game play; and
(c)
Game’s optional features.
(3)
The Agency may provide consumer game information on its website, mobile app, or in any other location.
C.
To determine if a Fast Play game ticket is a winning ticket, a player may present the ticket to a retailer, a PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

Regulation .03 Instant Ticket Games.Copy Citation

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A.
An instant game ticket shall have one or more areas that conceal:
(1)
The playing area or a portion of the playing area;
(2)
The prize or prizes;
(3)
Other information as determined by the Director; or
(4)
Any of the above.
B.
To determine if an instant ticket is a winning ticket, a player may:
(1)
Expose the concealed area or areas in accordance with the game instructions on the instant ticket; or
(2)
Present the ticket to a retailer, PAT, the Agency, or an application or platform provided by the Agency.

Regulation .04 Bonus and Promotional Games.Copy Citation

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A.
The Agency may offer bonus games, promotional games, or both.
B.
A bonus game may be:
(1)
A lottery game;
(2)
A promotional game; or
(3)
Both.
C.
A promotional game may be a bonus game.
Chapter annotations
Authority: State Government Article, §§9-103, 9-104, 9-109—9-111, 9-122, and 9-124, Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 790)
History: Regulation .01 amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
History: Regulation .01C amended effective January 7, 2016 (42:26 Md. R. 1597)
History: Regulation .01D amended as an emergency provision effective January 2, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired May 12, 2014
History: Regulation .01D amended effective May 26, 2014 (41:10 Md. R. 566)
History: Regulation .02B amended effective January 14, 2019 (46:1 Md. R. 13)
History: Chapter revised effective December 2, 2019 (46:24 Md. R. 1104)
History: Regulation .01 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
History: Regulation .02 amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
History: Regulation .03B amended effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)
History: Regulation .04D repealed effective May 26, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 439)