Auto Lottery Electronic Gaming Regulations Quiz

1. What information does the identification plate on an electronic gaming device display?

• The identification plate displays the maximum jackpot amount that can be won from the device.
• The identification plate contains the name of the manufacturer and the unique serial number of the electronic gaming device.
• The identification plate includes the names of all the games available on the device.
• The identification plate lists the game rules and payout percentages for the device.

2. What is the minimum percentage of amounts wagered that must be returned to players as prizes in auto lotteries?

• Not less than fifty percent.
• Not less than ninety percent.
• Not less than eighty percent.
• Not less than seventy percent.

3. What activities are not permitted on electronic gaming devices during Christmas Day?

• Promoting bonus offers for device play.
• Permitting any person to play an electronic gaming device.
• Allowing and encouraging gift exchanges on devices.
• Allowing online device tournaments to be held.

4. Where must the identification plate be affixed on an electronic gaming device?

• The payout mechanism.
• The identification plate.
• The main display screen.
• The internal components.

5. What feature must an electronic gaming device have to limit potential cheating methods?

• It must be equipped with a touch screen for player interaction.
• It must use only digital currency for transactions.
• It must have a minimum of one electronic coin, token, or ticket acceptor or bill validator designed to accept designated coins, tokens, tickets, or bills and reject others.
• It must have at least three types of jackpot features.

6. What should be visibly displayed near a progressive gaming device?

• The progressive jackpot amount.
• The gaming device`s location.
• The unique serial number.
• The name of the manufacturer.

7. What must happen to the progressive jackpot if an electronic gaming device malfunctions?

• The progressive jackpot continues to grow indefinitely.
• The progressive jackpot must be transferred to another device.
• The progressive jackpot resets to zero.
• The progressive jackpot is forfeited completely.

8. What occurs when a maximum progressive jackpot is reached on an electronic gaming device?

• The maximum progressive jackpot is divided among all players who have played.
• The maximum progressive jackpot resets to zero immediately.
• The maximum progressive jackpot is ignored until a new jackpot is set.
• The maximum progressive jackpot is retained until the jackpot is won or transferred to another device.

9. What is required for devices offering linked progressive jackpots regarding payout probabilities?

• The devices must offer the same probability of hitting the combination that will award the linked progressive jackpot, adjusted for the number of credits played.
• The devices should allow for higher payouts only with maximum credits played.
• The devices must provide different probabilities for jackpots based on their location.
• The devices are free to set varying payout probabilities for linked jackpots.

10. What data must an electronic gaming device monitoring system record?

• The name of the machine`s manufacturer.
• The total amount of tickets sold for the day.
• The date and time of malfunctions or corrections made to the jackpot meter.
• The number of players participating in the game.

11. What must the Corporation determine before offering a game of chance?

• The location where the game will be held.
• The age limit for players participating in the game.
• The rules of play, payout percentage, betting limit, and prize and progressive jackpot limits.
• The total number of participants allowed in the game.

12. What must the Corporation ensure regarding the rules of play for games of chance?

• The Corporation must offer cash prizes only.
• The rules of play must be established and followed.
• The Corporation must limit the number of players.
• A minimum age restriction must be enforced.

13. Which services are permitted alongside electronic gaming devices?

• The services of an automatic banking machine.
• The services of a grocery store.
• The services of a pizza delivery.
• The services of a car wash.

14. What age restriction applies to playing electronic gaming devices?

• Sixteen years old
• Eighteen years old
• Nineteen years old
• Twenty-one years old

15. What is the restriction on paying winnings to persons under the age of 19?

• No siteholder shall pay a person under 19 years of age winnings.
• All persons under 18 years of age can collect winnings.
• Winnings can be paid to persons under 21 with parental consent.
• Persons under 19 can receive winnings if accompanied by an adult.

16. What penalty is imposed for contravening certain regulations related to electronic gaming?

• Mandatory community service for the offender.
• A warning issued by the gaming authority.
• A fine of not less than $5,000 on summary conviction.
• Suspension of the gaming license for one year.

17. What type of gaming equipment must be tangible rather than virtual?

• Equipment such as cards, dice, and roulette wheels.
• Digital roulette tables.
• Virtual card games.
• Online slot machines.

18. What types of automated casino equipment fall outside the definition of gaming machines?

• Video poker machines
• Electronic bingo machines
• Equipment linked to a live game of chance
• Slot machines

19. What criteria must equipment fulfill to not be classified as a gaming machine?

• It must be linked to an online gaming platform.
• The equipment must be `real` and not `virtual,` and the game outcome must not be determined by computer.
• The equipment should have random number generators for outcomes.
• It must have a minimum of one electronic slot mechanism.

20. What constitutes a skill game that is exempt from regulation?

• Machines that give prizes as a result of the application of skill by players.
• Games that rely solely on chance without any player involvement.
• Devices that offer random prize distribution irrespective of player actions.
• Systems that award prizes based on pre-set timer events unaffected by gameplay.

21. What condition must be met for a skill game to be considered exempt?

• The game must have a set duration for play to qualify.
• Players must wager a minimum amount to win a prize.
• A random draw must occur to determine the winner.
• The winning of a prize must be determined only by the player’s skill.

22. What are some examples of skill games?

• Slot machines
• Trivia game machines
• Roulette tables
• Bingo cards

23. How does the Commission differentiate between skill games and gaming machines?

• The Commission only considers the number of players participating.
• The Commission relies on player testimonials and reviews.
• The Commission assesses the color and design of the machine.
• The Commission evaluates the payout potential of the machine.

24. What is the exception regarding the sale of lottery tickets?

• The exemption applies to real lotteries with other participants, not virtual scratchcard lotteries conducted only by the machine.
• Only state-run lotteries are exempt from sales regulations.
• All lotteries are exempt from regulation if they involve a cash prize.
• Virtual lottery games are always exempt from any restrictions on sales.

25. What is the required interval between selling a lottery ticket and announcing the result?

• The interval can be any length as per the lottery provider`s choice.
• The interval should be set to one week before results are published.
• The interval must comply with the minimum period of time specified by regulations.
• The interval must be at least 24 hours before announcing results.

26. How are B3A machines categorized in relation to electronic gaming?

• Skill-based gaming devices
• Lottery style gaming machines
• Virtual gaming consoles
• Arcade game cabinets

27. What exemptions exist for machines used for playing bingo?

• Machines requiring no oversight.
• Only electronic slot machines.
• Machines operated under a bingo operating licence.
• All machines used in casinos.

28. What regulations must be followed for machines used in AGCs and FECs?

• The prize gaming regulations must be complied with.
• The machines should only accept cash payments.
• The machines may not operate after midnight.
• The machines must be of a specific color scheme.

29. What is the aim of the American Gaming Association`s Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations Guide?

• To provide a centralized collection of statutes and regulations related to responsible gaming.
• To establish guidelines for the design of gaming machines.
• To promote non-gambling entertainment options at casinos.
• To limit the number of players in gaming establishments.

30. What has been the recent focus of responsible gaming regulations?

• Stricter penalties for underage gambling.
• Increased restrictions on advertising for gambling services.
• Mandatory age verification for all players only.
• A greater emphasis on self-limit tools that empower players to control their time and budget.