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NIGC General Comment Applicable to Entire Document: 

In May of 2010, the NIGC posted on its web-site draft definitions for the MICS. 

This document compares the definitions in the 2010 draft definitions and the recently 

proposed TGWG draft MICS. 

Editing convention 

The words in blue (underlined) are additions and red (struck-through) are deletions made 

to each document. 

 

Definitions 

Account access component 

 

2010 Draft Rule: A component within a Class II gaming system that reads or recognizes 

account access media and gives a patron the ability to interact with their account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A component within a Class II gaming system that reads or 

recognizes account access media and gives a patron the ability to interact with their 

account.

Account access medium 

2010 Draft Rule: A magnetic stripe card or any other medium inserted into, or otherwise 

made to interact with, an account access component in order to give a patron the ability to 

interact with an account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A magnetic stripe card or any other medium inserted into, or 

otherwise made to interact with, an account access component in order to give a patron 

the ability to interact with an account.

Accountability 

2010 Draft Rule: All financial instruments, receivables, and patron deposits constituting 

the total amount for which the bankroll custodian is responsible at a given time. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: All financial instruments, receivables, and patron deposits 

constituting the total amount for which the bankroll custodian is responsible at a given 

time. 
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Accumulated credit payout 

2010 Draft Rule: Credit earned in a player interface that is paid to a patron manually in 

lieu of a player interface payout (i.e. hand pay, manual pay). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Credit earnedaccrued in a player interface that is paid to a 

patron manually in lieu of a player interface payout (i.e. hand pay, manual pay). 

Actual bingo win percentage. 

2010 Draft Rule: The percentage calculated by dividing the bingo win by the bingo 

sales. Can be calculated for individual prize schedules or type of player interfaces on a 

per-day or cumulative basis. 

Comment (March): Suggest revising definition in view of the change made to 

543.19 (b)(4). 

Response: Disagree. “Bingo win percentage” is the term used throughout Part 

543, with the exception of 543.19, which will be revised for consistency. 

Furthermore, proposed 543.19 (b) (4) has been subsequently deleted as it is not 

applicable to Class II games. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The percentage calculated by dividing the bingo win by the 

bingo sales. Can be calculated for individual prize schedules or type of player interfaces 

on a per-day or cumulative basis.

Agent 

2010 Draft Rule: An employee or licensed person authorized by the gaming operation, 

as approved by the tribal gaming regulatory authority, designated for certain 

authorizations, decisions, tasks and actions in the gaming operation. This definition is not 

intended to eliminate nor suggests that appropriate management contracts are not 

required, where applicable, as referenced in 25 U.S.C. 2711. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An employee or licensed A person authorized by the gaming 

operation, as approved by the tribal gaming regulatory authority, designated for certain 

authorizations, decisions, TGRA, to make decisions or perform assigned tasks andor

actions inon behalf of the gaming operation. This definition is not intended to eliminate 

nor suggests that appropriate management contracts are not required, where applicable, as 
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referenced in 25 U.S.C. 2711.permits the use of computer applications to perform the 

function(s) of an agent. 

Amount In. 

2010 Draft Rule: The total value of all financial instruments and cashless transactions 

accepted by the Class II gaming system. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The total value of all financial instruments and cashless 

transactions accepted by the Class II gaming system.

Amount Out 

2010 Draft Rule: The total value of all financial instruments and cashless transactions 

paid by the Class II gaming system, plus the total value of manual payments. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The total value of all financial instruments and cashless 

transactions paid by the Class II gaming system, plus the total value of manual payments.

Ante 

2010 Draft Rule: A player's initial wager or predetermined contribution to the pot before 

the dealing of the first hand. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A player's initial wager or predetermined contribution to 

the pot before the dealing of the first hand.

Bill-in Meter 

2010 Draft Rule: A meter included on a player interface accepting cash that tracks the 

number of bills put in the player interface. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A meter included on a player interface accepting cash that 

tracks the number of bills put in the player interface.
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Bingo Paper 

2010 Draft Rule: A consumable physical object that has one or more bingo cards on its 

face. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A consumable physical object that has one or more bingo cards 

on its face. 

Bingo Sales 

2010 Draft Rule: The value of purchases made by players to participate in bingo. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The Sales transactions and/or the value of purchases made by 

players to participate in bingo.

Bingo Win 

2010 Draft Rule: The result of bingo sales minus prize payouts. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The result of bingo sales minus prize payouts.

Bonus Payout. 

2010 Draft Rule: An award of cashable or non-cashable credits placed on the credit 

meter of the player interface. The amount placed on the credit meter may or may not 

result from a wager.

TGWG Proposed Rule: An award of cashable or non-cashable credits placed on the 

credit meter of the player interface. The amount placed on the credit meter may or 

may not result from a wager the game(s). 

Cage 

2010 Draft Rule: A secure work area within the gaming operation for cashiers which 

may include a storage area for the gaming operation bankroll. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A secure work area within the gaming operation for cashiers 

which may include a storage area for the gaming operation bankroll. 
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Cage accountability. 

2010 Draft Rule: All financial instruments, receivables, and patron deposits in the 

possession of the cage as summarized on a daily basis on a cage accountability form that 

includes, but is not limited to, items such as currency, coin, markers, and chips/tokens. 

Contents of safe deposits boxes to which the gaming operation does not have access are 

excluded. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: All financial instruments, receivables, and patron deposits 

in the possession of the cage as summarized on a daily basis on a cage accountability 

form that includes, but is not limited to, items such as currency, coin, markers, and 

chips/tokens. Contents of safe deposits boxes to which the gaming operation does not 

have access are excluded.

Cage accountability form. 

2010 Draft Rule: An itemized list of the cash and cash equivalents that make up the 

cage department’s accountability. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An itemized list of the cash and cash equivalents that make 

up the cage department’s accountability.

Cage credit. 

2010 Draft Rule: Advances in the form of cash or gaming chips made to patrons at the 

cage, which are documented on a cage credit instrument signed by the patron/borrower, 

such as a marker similar to a counter check. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Advances in the form of cash or gaming chips made to 

patrons at the cage, which are documented on a cage credit instrument signed by 

the patron/borrower, such as a marker similar to a counter check.

Cage marker form. 

2010 Draft Rule: A document, signed by the patron, evidencing an extension of credit at 

the cage to the patron by the gaming operation (i.e. cage credit marker form). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A document, signed by the patron, evidencing an extension 

of credit at the cage to the patron by the gaming operation (i.e. cage credit marker 

form).
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Calibration module. 

2010 Draft Rule: The section of a weigh scale used to set the scale to a specific amount 

or number of coins to be counted. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The section of a weigh scale used to set the scale to a specific 

amount or number of coins to be counted.

Card game. 

2010 Draft Rule: A game in which the gaming operation is not party to wagers and 

from which the gaming operation receives compensation in the form of a rake, a time 

buy-in, or other fee or payment from a player for the privilege of playing. 

Comment (March): Definition lacks reference that game must be played with 

cards. 

Response: Agree. Definition has been modified accordingly. 

Proposed revision as a result of March comment. 

Card game. A game played with cards in which the gaming operation is not party to 

wagers and from which the gaming operation receives compensation in the form of a 

rake, a time buy-in, or other fee or payment from a player for the privilege of playing. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A game played with cards in which the gaming operation is 

not party to wagers and from which the gaming operation receives compensation in 

the form of a rake, a time buy-in, or other fee or payment from a player for the 

privilege of playing.

Card room. 

2010 Draft Rule: An area set aside for the conduct of card games such as poker. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An area set aside for the conduct of card games such as 

poker.

Card room bank. 

2010 Draft Rule: The operating fund assigned to the card room or main card room bank. 
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TGWG Proposed Rule: The operating fund assigned to the card room or main card 

room bank.

Cash equivalents. 

2010 Draft Rule: 

Cash equivalents. The monetary value that a gaming operation may assign to a 

document, financial instrument, or anything else of representative value other than 

cash. A cash equivalent includes, but is not limited to tokens, chips, coupons, 

vouchers, payout slips and tickets, and other items to which a gaming operation 

has assigned an exchange value. 

Note (March): Upon review it was determined that the first sentence of the 

definition was incorrect in its reference to “the monetary value that a gaming 

operation may assign” rather than “a document, financial instrument or anything 

else of representative value.”

Proposed revised definition incorporating March note: 

Cash equivalents. The monetary value that a gaming operation may assign to

Documents, financial instruments other than cash, or anything else of 

representative value to which the gaming operation has assigned a monetary 

value. other than cash. A cash equivalent includes, but is not limited to, tokens, 

chips, coupons, vouchers, payout slips and tickets, and other items to which a 

gaming operation has assigned an exchange value. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The monetary value that a gaming operation may assign to

Documents, financial instruments other than cash, or anything else of representative 

value to which the gaming operation has assigned a monetary value. other than cash. A 

cash equivalent includes, but is not limited to, tokens, chips, coupons, vouchers, payout 

slips and tickets, and other items to which a gaming operation has assigned an exchange 

value. 

Chairman 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission. 
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Cashless system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system that performs cashless transactions and maintains records of 

those cashless transactions. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A system that performs cashless transactions and maintains 

records of those cashless transactions. 

Cashless Transaction 

2010 Draft Rule: A movement of funds electronically from one component to another, 

often to or from a patron deposit account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A movement of funds electronically from one component to 

another, often to or from a patron deposit account, or promotional account. 

Chips 

2010 Draft Rule: Cash substitutes, in various denominations, issued by a gaming 

operation and used for wagering. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Cash substitutes, in various denominations, issued by a gaming 

operation and used for wagering. 

Class II Game. 

2010 Draft Rule: A game as described in 25 U.S.C. 2703(7) (A). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A game as described in Class II gaming shall have the same 

meaning as defined in 25 U.S.C. 2703(7) (A). 

Class II Gaming System. 

2010 Draft Rule: All components, whether or not technologic aids in electronic, 

computer, mechanical, or other technologic form, that function together to aid the play of 

one or more Class II games including accounting functions mandated by part 547 of this 

chapter. 
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TGWG Proposed Rule: All components, whether or not technologic aids in electronic, 

computer, mechanical, or other technologic form, that function together to aid the play of 

one or more Class II games including accounting functions mandated by these regulations 

part 547 of this chapter. 

Coin-in meter. 

2010 Draft Rule: The meter that displays the total amount wagered in a player interface 

that includes coins-in and credits played. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The meter that displays the total amount wagered in a 

player interface that includes coins-in and credits played.

Coin meter count machine. 

2010 Draft Rule: A device used in a coin room to count coin. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A device used in a coin room to count coin.

Coin room. 

2010 Draft Rule: An area where coins and tokens are stored. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An area where coins and tokens are stored.

Coin room inventory. 

2010 Draft Rule: Coins and tokens stored in the coin room that are generally used for 

player interface department operation. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Coins and tokens stored in the coin room that are generally 

used for player interface department operation.
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Commission 

2010 Draft Rule: The National Indian Gaming Commission. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The National Indian Gaming Commission. established by the 

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. 

Complimentary. 

2010 Draft Rule: A service or item provided at no cost, or at a reduced cost, to a patron 

at the discretion of an individual authorized to issue such services or items. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A service or item provided at no cost, or at a reduced cost, to a 

patron at the discretion of an individual agent authorized to issue such services or items. 

Computerized casino accounting system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system utilized by a gaming operation that securely maintains and 

monitors data which may include but is not limited to player tracking, system-based 

gaming activity and marketing functionality, inclusive of other activities that interface 

with the system. In addition, the casino accounting system may provide the gaming 

operation with the ability to perform cashless transactions and monitor, detect, report and 

log system exceptions. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A system utilized by a gaming operation that securely 

maintains and monitors data which may include but is not limited to player 

tracking, system-based gaming activity and marketing functionality, inclusive of 

other activities that interface with the system. In addition, the casino accounting 

system may provide the gaming operation with the ability to perform cashless 

transactions and monitor, detect, report and log system exceptions.
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Count 

2010 Draft Rule: The act of counting and recording the drop and/or other funds. Also, 

the total funds counted for a particular game, player interface, shift, or other period. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The act of counting and recording the drop and/or other funds. 

Also, the total funds counted for a particular game, player interface, shift, or other period. 

Count Room 

2010 Draft Rule: A secured room location where the count is performed in which the 

drop is counted. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A secured room location where the count is performed in which 

the drop is cash and cash equivalents are counted. 

Count Team 

2010 Draft Rule: Agents who perform the count. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Agents who perform the count.

Counter check. 

2010 Draft Rule: A form provided by the gaming operation for the patron to use in lieu of 

a personal check. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A form provided by the gaming operation for the patron to 

use in lieu of a personal check.
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Counter game. 

2010 Draft Rule: A game in which the gaming operation is a party to wagers and 

wherein the gaming operation documents all wagering activity. The term includes bingo 

and pull tabs. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A game in which the gaming operation is a party to wagers 

and wherein the gaming operation documents all wagering activity. The term

includes bingo and pull tabs.

Coupon 

2010 Draft Rule: A financial instrument of fixed wagering value, usually paper, that can 

only be used to acquire non-cashable credits through interaction with a voucher system. 

This does not include instruments such as printed advertising material that cannot be 

validated directly by a voucher system. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A financial instrument of fixed wagering value, usually paper, 

that can only be used to acquire non-cashable credits through interaction with a voucher 

system. This does not include instruments such as printed advertising material that cannot 

be validated directly by a voucher system.

Credit. 

2010 Draft Rule: The privilege granted by a gaming operation to a patron to (1) defer 

payment of debt or (2) to incur debt and defer its payment under specific terms and 

conditions. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Credit. line (see Lines of credit). The privilege granted by a 

gaming operation to a patron to (1) defer payment of debt or (2) to incur debt and defer 

its payment under specific terms and conditions. 
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Credit limit. 

2010 Draft Rule: The maximum dollar amount of credit assigned to a patron by the 

gaming operation. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Credit line limit. The maximum dollar amount of credit 

assigned to a patron by the gaming operation. 

Credit slip. 

2010 Draft Rule: A form used to record either: 

(1) The return of chips from a gaming table to the cage; or 

(2) The transfer of IOUs, markers, or negotiable checks from a gaming table to a cage or 

bankroll. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A form used to record either:

(1) The return of chips from a gaming table to the cage; or

(2) The transfer of IOUs, markers, or negotiable checks from a gaming table to a 

cage or bankroll.

Critical IT system. 

2010 Draft Rule: The collective hardware, software, network infrastructure and 

associated equipment, to include computerized casino accounting system (if applicable), 

used to produce, accumulate, monitor, record, store and report gaming revenues and 

associated financial data. At the minimum, the term ‘critical system’ is applicable to the 

gaming revenue centers and the following activities and functions, as related to the 

recognition and recordation of the gaming activity: cage, credit, complimentary services 

and items, accounting, drop and count, internal audit and surveillance. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The collective hardware, software, network infrastructure 

and associated equipment, to include computerized casino accounting system (if 

applicable), used to produce, accumulate, monitor, record, store and report gaming 
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revenues and associated financial data. At the minimum, the term ‘critical system’ is 

applicable to the gaming revenue centers and the following activities and functions, 

as related to the recognition and recordation of the gaming activity: cage, credit, 

complimentary services and items, accounting, drop and count, internal audit and 

surveillance.

Currency counter. 

2010 Draft Rule: A device that identifies currency by means of an optical sensing and 

correlating technique to both count and differentiate denomination. The counter may 

perform two counts by independent central processing units prior to transferring the 

currency into a stacker. It may interface with the accounting systems of the gaming 

operation and account for cash-out tickets redeemed and promotional coupons cancelled. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A device that identifies currency by means of an optical 

sensing and correlating technique to both count and differentiate denomination. 

The counter may perform two counts by independent central processing units prior 

to transferring the currency into a stacker. It may interface with the accounting 

systems of the gaming operation and account for cash-out tickets redeemed and 

promotional coupons cancelled.

Currency counter interface. 

2010 Draft Rule: A link between a currency counter and typically the accounting 

software systems of the gaming operation in which access is restricted to authorized 

persons. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A link between a currency counter and typically the 

accounting software systems of the gaming operation in which access is restricted to 

authorized persons.

Deal. 

2010 Draft Rule: A specific pull tab game that has a specific serial number associated 

with each game. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Deal. A specific pull tab game that has a specific serial 

number associated with each game.
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Dedicated camera. 

2010 Draft Rule: A video camera required to continuously record a specific activity. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A video camera required to that continuously record a 

specific activity. 

Digital Video Recorder (DVR). 

2010 Draft Rule: A device that records video in a digital format to tape, digital video 

disk, or other storage medium, for later reproduction. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A device that records video in a digital format to tape, 

digital video disk, or other storage medium, for later reproduction. records a specific 

activity. 

Discount Wager. 

2010 Draft Rule: A wager in which a patron is given credit for an amount greater than 

the actual amount placed at risk and is supported by documentation, often a promotional 

coupon (e.g., match play). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Discount Wager. A wager in which a patron is given credit 

for an amount greater than the actual amount placed at risk and is supported by 

documentation, often a promotional coupon (e.g., match play). 

Drop 

2010 Draft Rule: The total amount of financial instruments removed from financial 

instrument storage components or card game drop boxes in Class II gaming systems. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The process of removing the drop boxes from the player 

interface or point of purchase. 
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Drop box. 

2010 Draft Rule: A locked container affixed to the card game table into which the drop 

is placed. The table number and shift shall be indicated on the box. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A locked container affixed to the card game table into which 

the drop is placed. The table number and shift shall be indicated on the box. in 

which cash or cash equivalents are placed at the time of the transaction. 

Drop box contents key. 

2010 Draft Rule: The key used to open drop boxes. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The key used to open drop boxes.

Drop box release key. 

2010 Draft Rule: The key used to release drop boxes from tables. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The key used to release drop boxes from tables.

Drop box storage rack key. 

2010 Draft Rule: The key used to access the storage rack where drop boxes are secured. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The key used to access the storage rack where drop boxes 

are secured.
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Drop bucket. 

2010 Draft Rule: A container located in the drop cabinet (or in a secured portion of the 

player interface in coinless/cashless configurations) for the purpose of collecting coins, 

tokens, cash-out tickets, and coupons from the player interface. 

Comment (March): A drop bucket collects only coins and tokens not cash out 

tickets and coupons. 

Response: Agree. Definition has been modified accordingly. 

Proposed revision as a result of March comment. 

A container located in the drop cabinet (or in a secured portion of the player interface in 

coinless/cashless configurations) for the purpose of collecting coins, and tokens from the 

player interface. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A container located in the drop cabinet (or in a secured 

portion of the player interface in coinless/cashless configurations) for the purpose of 

collecting coins, and tokens from the player interface.

Drop cabinet. 

2010 Draft Rule: The wooden or metal base of the player interface that contains the 

drop bucket. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The wooden or metal base of the player interface that 

contains the drop bucket.

Drop Period 

2010 Draft Rule: The period of time that occurs between sequential drops. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The period of time that occurs between sequential drops.
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Electronic Funds Transfer 

2010 Draft Rule: A transfer of funds to or from a Class II gaming system through 

the use of a cashless system, which are transfers from an external financial 

institution.

TGWG Proposed Rule: A transfer of funds to or from a Class II gaming system 

through the use of a cashless system, which are transfers from an external financial 

institution.

Exception Report. 

2010 Draft Rule: A computer-generated listing of occurrences, transactions or items 

that fall outside a predetermined range of acceptability. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A computer-generated listing of occurrences, transactions or 

items that fall outside a predetermined range of acceptability. 

Fill. 

2010 Draft Rule: A transaction whereby a supply of chips, coins, or tokens is transferred 

from a bankroll to a card room bank or player interface. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A transaction whereby a supply of chips, coins, or tokens is 

transferred from a bankroll to a card room bank or player interface.

Fill Slip 

2010 Draft Rule: Fill slip. A document evidencing a fill. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A document evidencing a fill.
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Financial Instrument 

2010 Draft Rule: Any tangible item of value tendered in Class II game play including 

but not limited to bills, coins, vouchers, and coupons. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Any tangible item of value tendered in Class II game play,

including, but not limited to bills, coins, vouchers, and coupons. 

Financial instrument acceptor. 

2010 Draft Rule: Any component that accepts financial instruments 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Any component that accepts financial instruments.

Financial instrument storage component. 

2010 Draft Rule: Any component that stores financial instruments. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Any component that stores financial instruments.

Flare. 

2010 Draft Rule: The information sheet provided by the manufacturer that sets forth the 

rules of a particular pull tab game and that is associated with a specific deal of pull tabs. 

The flare shall contain the following information: 

(1) Name of the game; 

(2) Manufacturer’s name or manufacturer's logo; 

(3) Ticket count; and 

(4) Prize structure, which shall include the number of winning pull tabs by denomination, 

with their respective winning symbols, numbers, or both. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The information sheet provided by the manufacturer that 

sets forth the rules of a particular pull tab game and that is associated with a 

specific deal of pull tabs. The flare shall contain the following information:

(1) Name of the game;
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(2) Manufacturer’s name or manufacturer's logo;

(3) Ticket count; and

(4) Prize structure, which shall include the number of winning pull tabs by 

denomination, with their respective winning symbols, numbers, or both.

Free Play Wager. 

2010 Draft Rule: A non-value promotional consideration afforded a patron to participate 

in a game without requiring the patron to place anything at risk. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A non-value promotional consideration afforded a patron to 

participate in a game without requiring the patron to place anything at risk.

Game Software 

2010 Draft Rule: The operational program or programs that govern the play, display of 

results, and/or awarding of prizes or credits for Class II games. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The operational program or programs that govern the play, 

display of results, and/or awarding of prizes or credits for Class II games.

Gaming Equipment 

2010 Draft Rule: All electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or other physical 

components utilized in the play of Class II games. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: All electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or other 

physical components utilized in the play of Class II games.

Game server. 

2010 Draft Rule: An electronic selection device, utilizing a random number generator. 

Note: Upon review, it was recommended that the term be struck because it is not 

used in §543. 
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Revised proposal incorporating note: 

Game server. An electronic selection device, utilizing a random number generator.

TGWG Proposed Rule: No definition. 

Gaming operation accounts receivable (for gaming operation credit). 

2010 Draft Rule: Credit extended to gaming operation patrons in the form of markers, 

returned checks, or other credit instruments that have not been repaid. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Credit extended to gaming operation patrons in the form of 

markers, returned checks, or other credit instruments that have not been repaid.

Gaming Promotion. 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A type of marketing activity conducted by a gaming operation 

which includes two, but not all three, of the following elements: prize, chance, 

consideration. 

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A widely accepted set of rules, conventions, standards, and 

procedures for reporting financial information, as established by the Financial 

Accounting Standards Board (FASB), including but not limited to the standards for 

casino accounting published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant 

(AICPA). 

Gross gaming revenue. 

2010 Draft Rule: Annual total amount of cash wagered on class II and class III games 

and admission fees (including table or card fees), less any amounts paid out as prizes or 

paid for prizes awarded. 
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Note: Upon review it was recommended that the reference to class III games be 

deleted. 

Revised proposal incorporating note: 

Annual total amount of cash wagered on class II games and admission fees (including 

table or card fees), less any amounts paid out as prizes or paid for prizes awarded. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Annual total amount of cash wagered on class II games and 

admission fees (including table or card fees), less any amounts paid out as prizes or paid 

for prizes awarded. Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Generally 

accepted accounting principles used by state and local governments. 

Independent 

2010 Draft Rule: The separation of functions so that the person or process monitoring, 

reviewing or authorizing the controlled transaction(s) is separate from the persons or 

process performing the controlled transaction(s). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The separation of functions so that the person or process 

monitoring, reviewing or authorizing the controlled activity, function, transaction(s) is 

separate from the persons or process performing the controlled activity, function, 

transaction(s). 

Inter-tribal prize pool. 

2010 Draft Rule: A fund to which multiple tribes contribute from which prizes are paid 

to winning players at a participating tribal gaming facility and which is administered by 

one of the participating tribes or a third party, (e.g. progressive prize pools, shared prize 

pools, etc.). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A fund to which multiple tribes contribute from which 

prizes are paid to winning players at a participating tribal gaming facility and 

which is administered by one of the participating tribes or a third party, (e.g. 

progressive prize pools, shared prize pools, etc.).

Increase/decrease to cage accountability. 
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2010 Draft Rule: The change in the cage accountability (inventory), which is a function 

of the gaming transactions. For example, the cash inventory is affected by (a) the cash 

collected from the drop and transferred to the cage; (b) payments received from markers; 

(c) funds transferred to or from bank a financial institution; (d) changes in the chip/token 

inventory due to the chip float (chips/tokens in possession of patrons); and (e) front 

money and patron account transactions. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The change in the cage accountability (inventory), which is 

a function of the gaming transactions. For example, the cash inventory is affected 

by (a) the cash collected from the drop and transferred to the cage; (b) payments 

received from markers; (c) funds transferred to or from bank a financial institution; 

(d) changes in the chip/token inventory due to the chip float (chips/tokens in 

possession of patrons); and (e) front money and patron account transactions.

Internal Auditor 

2010 Draft Rule: Persons who perform an audit function of a gaming operation that are 

independent of the department subject to audit. Independence is obtained through the 

organizational reporting relationship, as the internal audit department shall not report to 

management of the gaming operation. Internal audit activities should be conducted in a 

manner that permits objective evaluation of areas examined. Internal audit personnel may 

provide audit coverage to more than one operation within a tribe’s gaming operation 

holdings. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Persons who perform an audit function of a gaming 

operation that are independent of the department subject to audit. Independence is 

obtained through the organizational reporting relationship, as the internal audit 

department shall not report to management of the gaming operation. Internal audit 

activities should be conducted in a manner that permits objective evaluation of 

areas examined. Internal audit personnel may provide audit coverage to more than 

one operation within a tribe’s gaming operation holdings.

Issue Slip 

2010 Draft Rule: A copy of a credit instrument that is retained for numerical sequence 

control purposes. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A copy of a credit instrument that is retained for numerical 

sequence control purposes.
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Kiosk 

2010 Draft Rule: A self-serve point of sale or other component capable of accepting or 

dispensing financial instruments and may also be capable of initiating cashless 

transactions of values to or from a patron deposit account or promotional account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A self-serve point of sale or other component capable of 

accepting or dispensing financial instruments and may also be capable of initiating 

cashless transactions of values to or from a patron deposit account or promotional 

account.

Linked Electronic Game 

2010 Draft Rule: Any game linked to two (2) or more gaming operations that are 

physically separate and not regulated by the same Tribal gaming regulatory authority.

TGWG Proposed Rule: Any game linked to two (2) or more gaming operations that 

are physically separate and not regulated by the same Tribal gaming regulatory 

authority.

Main card room bank. 

2010 Draft Rule: A fund of cash, coin, and chips used primarily for poker and pan card 

game areas. Used to make even cash transfers between various games as needed. May 

be used similarly in other areas of the gaming operation. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A fund of cash, coin, and chips used primarily for poker 

and pan card game areas. Used to make even cash transfers between various games 

as needed. May be used similarly in other areas of the gaming operation.

Manual Payout 

2010 Draft Rule: The payment to a player of some or all of a player’s accumulated 

credits (e.g. short pays, cancelled credits, etc.) or an amount owed as a result of a winning 

event by an agent of the gaming operation. 
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TGWG Proposed Rule: The Hand payment to a player of some or all of a player’s 

accumulated credits (e.g. short pays, cancelled credits, etc.) or an amount owed as a 

result of a winning event by an agent of the gaming operation. 

Marker. 

2010 Draft Rule: A document, signed by the patron, evidencing an extension of credit 

to him by the gaming operation. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A document, signed by the patron, evidencing an extension of

promising to repay credit to him issued by the gaming operation. 

Marker credit play. 

2010 Draft Rule: Players are allowed to purchase chips using credit in the form of a 

marker. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Players are allowed to purchase chips using credit in the 

form of a marker.

Match play. 

2010 Draft Rule: A type of discount wager requiring a cash bet of equal amount. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A type of discount wager requiring a cash bet of equal 

amount.

Mechanical coin counter. 

2010 Draft Rule: A device used to count coins that may be used in addition to or in lieu 

of a coin weigh scale. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A device used to count coins that may be used in addition to 

or in lieu of a coin weigh scale.
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Meter. 

2010 Draft Rule: An electronic (soft) or mechanical (hard) apparatus in a player 

interface. May record the number of coins wagered, the number of coins dropped, the 

number of times the handle was pulled, or the number of coins paid out to winning 

players. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An electronic (soft) or mechanical (hard) apparatus in a 

player interface. May record the number of coins wagered, the number of coins 

dropped, the number of times the handle was pulled, or the number of coins paid 

out to winning players.

MICs 

2010 Draft Rule: Minimum internal control standards in this part. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Minimum internal control standards in this part. 

Mobile gaming system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system that allows for the conduct of games through mobile 

communications devices operated solely within a designated, authorized area of a gaming 

operation.

TGWG Proposed Rule: A system that allows for the conduct of games through 

mobile communications devices operated solely within a designated, authorized area 

of a gaming operation.

Motion activated dedicated camera 

2010 Draft Rule:. A video camera that, upon its detection of activity or motion in a 

specific area, begins to record the activity or area. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A video camera that, upon its detection of activity or 

motion in a specific area, begins to record the activity or area.

Non-cashable credit. 
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2010 Draft Rule: Credits given by an operator to a patron; placed on a Class II gaming 

system through a coupon, cashless transaction, or other approved means; and capable of 

activating play but not being converted to cash. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Credits given by an operator to a patron; placed on a Class 

II gaming system through a coupon, cashless transaction, or other approved means; 

and capable of activating play but not being converted to cash.

On-line player interface monitoring system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system used by a gaming operation to monitor player interface meter 

readings and/or other activities on an on-line basis.

TGWG Proposed Rule: On-line player interface monitoring system, A system used by a 

gaming operation to monitor player interface meter readings and/or other activities on an 

on-line basis.

Patron. 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A person who is a customer or guest of the gaming operation 

and may interact with a Class II game. Also may be referred to a as “player”. 

Patron Deposit Account. 

2010 Draft Rule: An account maintained on behalf of a patron, for the purpose of 

depositing and withdrawing cashable funds for the primary purpose of interacting with a 

gaming activity. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An account maintained on behalf of a patron, for the purpose of 

depositing and withdrawing cashable funds for the primary purpose of interacting with a 

gaming activity. 
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Patron Deposits. 

2010 Draft Rule: The funds placed with a designated cashier by patrons for the patrons' 

use at a future time. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The funds placed with a designated cashier by patrons for the 

patrons’ use at a future time.

PIN. 

2010 Draft Rule: The personal identification number used to access a player's account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The personal identification number used to access a player's 

account.

Player Interface. 

2010 Draft Rule: Any component(s) of a Class II gaming system, including an electronic 

or technological aid (not limited to terminals, player stations, handhelds, fixed units, etc.) 

that directly enable(s) player interaction in a Class II game. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Any component(s) or components of a Class II gaming system, 

including an electronic or technological aid (not limited to terminals, player stations, 

handhelds, fixed units, etc.), that directly enable(s) enables player interaction in a Class II 

game. 

Player Tracking System. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system typically or component of a computerized casino accounting 

system used to record the gaming play of an individual patrons. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A system typically or component of a computerized casino 

accounting system used to record the gaming play of an individual patrons.

Points. 
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2010 Draft Rule: A representative of value awarded to a patron based upon specific 

criteria established by the gaming operation. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A representative of value awarded to a patron based upon 

specific criteria established by the gaming operation.

Premium points. 

2010 Draft Rule: Points earned as a result of a winning event and the award is reflected 

on the payout schedule. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Points earned as a result of a winning event and the award 

is reflected on the payout schedule.

Primary and secondary prize payouts. 

2010 Draft Rule: Promotional pools offered at certain card games that can be won in 

addition to the pot. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Promotional pools offered at certain card games that can be 

won in addition to the pot.

Prize payout. 

2010 Draft Rule: A transaction associated with a winning event. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A transaction Payment to a player associated with a winning or 

qualifying event. 

Prize schedule. 

2010 Draft Rule: A set of prizes available to players for achieving pre-designated 

patterns in Class II game(s). 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A set of prizes available to players for achieving 

predesginated patterns in Class II game(s). 
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Progressive prize. 

2010 Draft Rule: A prize that increases by a selectable or predefined amount based on 

play of a Class II game. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A prize that increases by a selectable or predefined amount 

based on play of a Class II game.

 Promotional account. 

2010 Draft Rule: A file, record, or other data structure that records transactions 

involving a patron or patrons that are not otherwise recorded in a patron deposit account. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A file, record, or other data structure that records transactions 

involving a patron or patrons that are not otherwise recorded in a patron deposit account.

 Promotional prize payout. 

2010 Draft Rule: Merchandise or awards given to players by the gaming operation 

which is based on gaming activity. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Merchandise or awards given to players by the gaming 

operation which is based on gaming activity.

Promotional progressive pots and/or pools. 

2010 Draft Rule: Funds contributed to a card game by and for the benefit of players. 

Funds are distributed to players based on a predetermined event. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Funds contributed to a card game by and for the benefit of 

players. Funds and are distributed to players based on a predetermined event. 

Rabbit ears. 

2010 Draft Rule: A device, generally V-shaped, that holds the numbered balls selected 

during a bingo game so that the numbers are visible to players and bingo personnel. 
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TGWG Proposed Rule: A device, generally V-shaped, that holds the numbered balls 

selected during a bingo game so that the numbers are visible to players and bingo 

personnel.

Rake. 

2010 Draft Rule: A commission charged by the house for maintaining or dealing a game 

such as poker. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A commission charged by the house for maintaining or 

dealing a game such as poker.

Rake circle. 

2010 Draft Rule: The area of a table where rake is placed. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The area of a table where rake is placed.

Random number generator (RNG). 

2010 Draft Rule: A software module, hardware component or combination of these 

designed to produce outputs generate numbers that are effectively random. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A software module, hardware component or combination of 

these designed to produce outputs generate numbers that are effectively random.

Rejected currency. 

2010 Draft Rule: Currency that a currency counter has rejected due to the authenticity 

data (comparison of the note to a predetermined standard) failing to confirm the 

legitimacy of the note. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Currency that a currency counter has rejected due to the 

authenticity data (comparison of the note to a predetermined standard) failing to 

confirm the legitimacy of the note.
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Restricted patron deposit account. 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An account that can be accessed only by a specific patron using 

a secured method. 

Runner. 

2010 Draft Rule: An individual who transports chips/cash to or from a card room table 

and a cashier. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An individual who transports chips/cash to or from a card 

room table and a cashier.

Safe Deposit Box. 

2010 Draft Rule: A type of safe which may be located in the cage area to hold items of 

value. The content is not subject to casino access within the normal course of business 

and is not included in its accountability record-keeping. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A type of safe which may be located in the cage area to hold 

items of value. The content is not subject to casino access within the normal course 

of business and is not included in its accountability record-keeping.

Series number. 

2010 Draft Rule: The unique identifying number printed on each sheet of bingo paper 

that identifies the bingo paper as a series or packet. The series number is not the free 

space or center space number located on the bingo paper. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The unique identifying number printed on each sheet of 

bingo paper that identifies the bingo paper as a series or packet. The series number 

is not the free space or center space number located on the bingo paper.
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Server. 

2010 Draft Rule: A computer which controls one or more applications or environments. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A computer which controls one or more applications or 

environments.

SSAE. 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Standards for Attestation Engagements. 

Shift. 

2010 Draft Rule: An eight-hour period, unless otherwise approved by the tribal gaming 

regulatory authority, not to exceed 24 hours. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An eight-hour A time period, unless otherwise approved by the 

Tribaltribal gaming regulatory authority, not to exceed 24 hours. 

Shill. 

2010 Draft Rule: A member of the gaming operation’s staff financed by the house and 

acting as a player for the purpose of starting or maintaining a sufficient number of players 

in a game. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A member of An agent financed by the gaming operation’s 

staff financed by the house and acting as a player for the purpose of starting or 

maintaining a sufficient number of players in a game. 

Short pay. 

2010 Draft Rule: The payment of the unpaid balance of an incomplete payout by a 

player interface. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The payment of the unpaid balance of an incomplete payout by 

a player interface. 
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Smart card. 

2010 Draft Rule: A card with embedded integrated circuits which can process data. that 

possesses the means to electronically store and retrieve data. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A card with embedded integrated circuits which can process 

data. that possesses the means to electronically store andor retrieve data. account data, 

and is the only source of that data. 

Soft count. 

2010 Draft Rule: The count of the contents in a drop box or a player interface financial 

instrument storage component. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The count of the contents in a drop box or a player interface 

financial instrument storage component.

Sufficient clarity. 

2010 Draft Rule: The capacity of a surveillance system to record images at a minimum 

of 30 fps (frames per second), and if digital, with a resolution of at least 4 CIF (Common 

Intermediate Format), which is generally defined as resolution 704 X 576. 

Comment: (March) The current definition (technical in nature) does not 

guarantee that the images will be sufficiently "clear" to satisfy the standards 

where sufficient clarity is required to identify certain items or activities.

Furthermore the standard should not prevent the use of surveillance technological 

advances that may arise in the future,

Response: Specifications are considered necessary to produce a video record 

appropriate for the critical coverage areas to which the term applies; however, it is 

also recognized that technological advancements may enable the intent of this 

standard to be satisfied through alternative means. 

Comment (May): In order to satisfy the requirement for sufficient clarity, the 

surveillance system need only be capable of recording at 30 frames per second or, 

if digital, with a resolution of 4 CIF, which does not guarantee “clear” images. 

Response: Disagree. The standards that incorporate the requirement for 

“sufficient clarity” specify sufficient clarity to perform a specific task e.g. identify 
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an object or characteristic, verify an amount, etc. If a surveillance system is 

capable of recording at 30 fps or if digital, recording with a resolution of at least 4 

CIF, but the observer is unable to identify or verify the required item(s) or 

transaction(s), the standard is not satisfied. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The capacity of a surveillance system to record images at a 

minimum of 30 fps (frames per second), and if digital, with a resolution of at least 4 

CIF (Common Intermediate Format), which is generally defined as resolution 704 X 

576.

Surveillance operation room(s). 

2010 Draft Rule: The secured area(s) of the surveillance department where surveillance 

is taking place and/or where active surveillance equipment is located. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The secured area(s) of the surveillance department where 

surveillance is taking place and/or where active surveillance equipment is located. 

Surveillance system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A system of video cameras, monitors, recorders, video printers, 

switches, selectors, and other ancillary equipment used for casino surveillance. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A system of video cameras, monitors, recorders, video printers, 

switches, selectors, and other ancillary equipment used for casino surveillance. 

Tier A. 

2010 Draft Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more than 

$1 $3 million but not more than $5 $8 million. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more 

than $1 $3 million but not more than $5 $8 million. 
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Tier B. 

2010 Draft Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more than 

$8 million but not more than $15 million. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more 

than $8 million but not more than $15 million. 

Tier C. 

2010 Draft Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more than 

$15 million. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Gaming operations with annual gross gaming revenues of more 

than $15 million. 

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority. 

2010 Draft Rule: Tribal gaming regulatory authority (TGRA). The entity authorized by 

tribal law to regulate gaming conducted pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: TGRA. Tribal gaming regulatory authority (TGRA). The which 

is the entity authorized by tribal law to regulate gaming conducted pursuant to the Indian 

Gaming Regulatory Act. 

TICS. 

2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Tribal Internal Control Standards. 

Unrestricted patron deposit account. 
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2010 Draft Rule: No definition. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An account that may be accessed by the holder of the account 

number. 

Vault. 

2010 Draft Rule: A secure area within the gaming operation where tokens, checks, 

cash, coins, and chips are stored. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A secure area within the gaming operation where tokens, 

checks, cash, coins, and chips cash equivalents are stored. 

Voucher. 

2010 Draft Rule: A financial instrument of fixed value that can only be used to acquire 

an equivalent value of cashable credits or cash through interaction with a voucher system. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A financial instrument of fixed value that can only be used to 

acquire an equivalent value of cashable credits or cash through interaction with a voucher 

system.

Voucher system. 

2010 Draft Rule: A component of the Class II gaming system or an external system that 

securely maintains records of vouchers and coupons; validates payment of vouchers and 

coupons; records successful or failed payments of vouchers and coupons; and controls the 

purging of expired vouchers and coupons. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A component of the Class II gaming system or an external 

system that securely maintains records of vouchers and coupons; validates payment of 

vouchers; records successful or failed payments of vouchers and coupons; and controls 

the purging of expired vouchers and coupons.
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Wager. 

2010 Draft Rule: The placing at risk of money or something of value on a gambling 

game that has an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money 

and/or personal property. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The placing at risk of money or something of value on a 

gambling game that has an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning 

additional money and/or personal property. 

Weigh/count. 

2010 Draft Rule: The value of coins and tokens counted by a weigh machine. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The value of coins and tokens counted by a weigh machine.

Weigh scale calibration module. 

2010 Draft Rule: The device used to adjust a coin weigh scale. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The device used to adjust a coin weigh scale.

Weigh scale interface. 

2010 Draft Rule: A communication device between the weigh scale used to calculate 

the amount of funds included in drop buckets and the computer system used to record the 

weigh data. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: A communication device between the weigh scale used to 

calculate the amount of funds included in drop buckets and the computer system 

used to record the weigh data.
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Weigh tape. 

2010 Draft Rule: The tape where weighed coin is recorded. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The tape where weighed coin is recorded.

Win. 

2010 Draft Rule: The net win resulting from all gaming activities. Net win results from 

deducting all gaming losses from all wins prior to considering associated operating 

expenses. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The net win resulting from all gaming activities. Net win 

results from deducting all gaming losses from all wins prior to considering 

associated operating expenses.

Win-to-write hold percentage. 

2010 Draft Rule: Win divided by write to determine hold percentage. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: Win divided by write to determine hold percentage.

Wrap. 

2010 Draft Rule: The method of storing coins after the count process has been 

completed, including, but not limited to, wrapping, racking, or bagging. May also refer 

to the total amount or value of the counted and stored coins. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The method of storing coins after the count process has 

been completed, including, but not limited to, wrapping, racking, or bagging. May 

also refer to the total amount or value of the counted and stored coins.

Write. 

2010 Draft Rule: The total amount wagered in bingo and pull tabs operations. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: The total amount wagered in bingo and pull tabs 

operations.
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Writer. 

2010 Draft Rule: An individual who writes bingo and pull tabs tickets. 

TGWG Proposed Rule: An individual who writes bingo and pull tabs tickets.