(a) As used in this section:

1. (1) “Base amount” means the amount of a progressive payoff schedule initially offered before it increases;
2. (2) “Incremental amount” means the difference between the amount of a progressive payoff schedule and its base amount; and
3. (3) “Progressive payoff schedule” means any payoff schedule associated with a game played on an interactive gaming system, including those associated with contests, tournaments, or promotions, that increases automatically over time or as the game or games or machine or machines are played.

(c)

1. (1) The amount of a progressive payoff schedule shall be conspicuously displayed during an authorized player’s play of a game to which the payoff schedule applies.
2. (2) Each operator shall record the base amount of each progressive payoff schedule when first exposed for play and subsequent to each payoff.
3. (3) Explanations for reading decreases shall be maintained with the progressive logs.
4. (4) When the reduction is attributable to a payoff, the operator shall record the payoff form number on the log or have the number reasonably available.

(e)

1. (1) An operator may limit a progressive payoff schedule to an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of the payoff schedule when the limit is imposed.
2. (2) The operator shall conspicuously provide notice of the limit during an authorized player’s play of a game to which the limit applies.

(f) An operator shall not reduce the amount of a progressive payoff schedule or otherwise eliminate a progressive payoff schedule unless:

1. (1) An authorized player wins the progressive payoff schedule;
2. (2) The operator adjusts the progressive payoff schedule to correct a malfunction or to prevent the display of an amount greater than a limit imposed pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, and the operator documents the adjustment and the reasons for it; or
3. (3) The Arkansas Racing Commission, upon a showing of exceptional circumstances, approves a reduction, elimination, distribution, or procedure not otherwise described in this subsection, which approval is confirmed in writing.