Operators must conduct progressive jackpot pull-tab series in the same way as other pull-tab series and must follow these requirements:
- (1) An owner or licensed commercial or charitable or nonprofit gambling manager must be on the premises at all times when progressive jackpot pull-tab series are operated; and
- (2) Only owners and licensed individuals may have access to progressive jackpot pull-tab series and they must store the series in secured locations; and
- (3) Licensees must have sufficient funds available to pay all prizes on redemption of winning tabs. Failure to have sufficient funds available is prima facie evidence of defrauding the public; and
- (4) The current progressive jackpot total must be clearly displayed near the bank of machines at all times during the sale of progressive pull-tabs; and
- (5) Operators must prominently display one flare near the bank of machines; and
(6) Operators must not use:
- (a) Substitute flares; or
- (b) Merchandise prizes; or
- (c) Last sale prizes; and
- (7) Operators must disclose the rules for playing out a series or carrying over accrued prizes.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-17-058 (Order 614), § 230-14-165, filed 8/10/07, effective 1/1/08.]