Keno Rule 1997


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Keno Rule 1997
Queensland Keno Act 1996 Keno Rule 1997 Reprinted as in force on 29 September 2006 Reprint No. 1D This reprint is prepared by the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel Warning—This reprint is not an authorised copy NOT FURTHER AMENDED LAST REPRINT BEFORE REPEAL See 2007 SL No. 231 s 43
Information about this reprint This rule is reprinted as at 29 September 2006. The reprint— shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(c)) incorporates all necessary consequential amendments, whether of punctuation, numbering or another kind (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(d)). The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was made—see list of legislation and list of annotations in endnotes. Also see list of legislation for any uncommenced amendments. This page is specific to this reprint. See previous reprints for information about earlier changes made under the Reprints Act 1992. A table of reprints is included in the endnotes. Also see endnotes for information about— when provisions commenced editorial changes made in earlier reprints. Dates shown on reprints Reprints dated at last amendment All reprints produced on or after 1 July 2002, hard copy and electronic, are dated as at the last date of amendment. Previously reprints were dated as at the date of publication. If a hard copy reprint is dated earlier than an electronic version published before 1 July 2002, it means the legislation was not further amended and the reprint date is the commencement of the last amendment. If the date of a hard copy reprint is the same as the date shown for an electronic version previously published, it merely means that the electronic version was published before the hard copy version. Also, any revised edition of the previously published electronic version will have the same date as that version. Replacement reprint date If the date of a hard copy reprint is the same as the date shown on another hard copy reprint it means that one is the replacement of the other.
Queensland Keno Rule 1997 Contents Part 1 1 2 3 3A 3B Part 2 4 5 6 7 8 Part 3 Division 1 9 10 11 12 Division 2 12A 12B 13 14 14A 14B 14C 14D Page Preliminary Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Meaning of keno supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Meaning of major prize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Meaning of multiplier for keno bonus wagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keno player registration Application for registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Registration card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Registered keno numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keno players register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing information in keno players register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Entering keno and making wagers Entering keno Entering keno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Making wagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keno dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Promotional keno dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Types of keno wagers Types of keno wagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Names of keno wagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Spot wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Way wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Heads, tails and evens wagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Kwikpik wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setbet wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lucky last wager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Keno Rule 1997 14E Division 3 15 16 17 Part 4 18 19 20 21 22 Part 5 23 23A 24 25 Part 6 26 26A 26B 27 28 29 Keno bonus wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other provisions about making wagers Amounts of wagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Confirming a keno wager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time for entering keno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drawing keno Drawing equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drawing winning numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How keno ball drawing device operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malfunction by keno ball drawing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malfunction by keno random number generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnings Winning wagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Way prizes may be paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous Meaning of jackpot fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meaning of keno bonus jackpot prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackpot keno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpaid winnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unredeemed keno dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 19 21 21 21 Endnotes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Index to endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date to which amendments incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 23 24 24 25
s1 3 s2 Keno Rule 1997 Keno Rule 1997 [as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 29 September 2006] Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title This rule may be cited as the Keno Rule 1997 . 2 Definitions In this rule— casino key employee see Casino Control Act 1982 , section 4. catch means the spots drawn as winning numbers in a game of keno. chips see Casino Control Act 1982 , section 4. 1 evens wager means a wager mentioned in section 14A(3). heads wager means a wager mentioned in section 14A(1). jackpot fill see section 26. jackpot growth , for a game of keno, means a prize that is— (a) in the keno computer system as the jackpot growth prize for the game; and (b) payable only in respect of the first $1 of the wager for the game; and 1 Now see the Casino Control Act 1982 , schedule (Dictionary)— chips means any tokens used or capable of being used in a casino in the conduct of gaming in the place of money and approved for the purpose by the chief executive.
s2 4 s2 Keno Rule 1997 Example The jackpot growth payable to a person who wagers $10 would be the same as the jackpot growth payable to a person who wagers $1. (c) calculated in a way approved by the chief executive. jackpot keno see section 26B. keno ball drawing device means a device— (a) containing 80 balls numbered 1 to 80; and (b) designed and used to select, at random and 1 at a time, 20 balls. keno bonus jackpot prize see section 26A. keno bonus wager see section 14E. keno computer system means a computer system used for the conduct of games of keno by a keno licensee under a keno licence. keno day means a period of approximately 24 hours proposed by a keno licensee and approved by the chief executive. keno dollars means a voucher for use at a keno terminal in place of money to make a wager, give change from a wager or pay winnings. keno drawing device means— (a) a keno ball drawing device; or (b) a keno random number generator. keno operator means a person whose duties include accepting keno wagers, issuing keno tickets and making payments for winning wagers. keno player registration number , for a registered keno player, means the number a keno licensee allocates to the player’s registration. keno players register means a register of registered keno players kept by a keno licensee. keno random number generator means an electronic device designed and used to select, at random, 20 numbers from the numbers 1 to 80.
s2 5 s2 Keno Rule 1997 keno self-service terminal means a keno terminal that may be used in the playing of a game of keno by a person, including, for example, for— (a) making a wager; and (b) receiving validation of a wager from a keno computer system; and (c) giving change for a wager; and (d) issuing a keno ticket; and (e) paying a winning wager. keno supervisor see section 3. keno terminal means a device that accepts information about a person’s wager for a game of keno for validation by a keno computer system. keno wager means a wager for a game of keno. kwikpik wager means a wager mentioned in section 14B. lucky last wager see section 14D. major prize see section 3A. multiplier see section 3B. promotional keno dollars means keno dollars issued by a keno licensee to promote keno. registered keno player means a person registered with a keno licensee as a keno player. registered numbers , for a registered player for a game of keno, means the numbers registered for the player for the game under section 6. related keno game see section 14E. responsible keno licensee , for a keno players register, means the keno licensee responsible for keeping the register. schedule of prizes , for a game of keno, means the schedule of prizes approved for the game by the chief executive. setbet wager means a wager mentioned in section 14C. spot means a number selected for entry in a game of keno by or for a person playing the game.
s 3 6 s 3A Keno Rule 1997 spot wager see section 13. tails wager means a wager mentioned in section 14A(2). UNiTAB means UNiTAB Limited ACN 085 691 738. UNiTAB account , of a person, means the person’s deposit account under the Wagering Rule 1999 2 with UNiTAB. way wager see section 14. 3 Meaning of keno supervisor (1) A keno supervisor is a person who— (a) is employed by, or works for, an appointed agent; and (b) has responsibility for supervising the conduct of games of keno. (2) For games of keno played in a casino, a keno supervisor is a licensed casino employee who— (a) holds a casino key employee licence under the Casino Control Act 1982 ; and (b) has responsibility for supervising games of keno conducted in the casino under a casino licence. (3) A keno supervisor includes a person acting as a keno supervisor. 3A Meaning of major prize A major prize , for a game of keno, means the prize for the winning wager mentioned in section 23A(1), and does not include any of the following— (a) jackpot fill; (b) jackpot growth; (c) a keno bonus jackpot prize. 2 Wagering Rule 1999 , schedule 2 (Dictionary)— deposit account means an account in the name of an investor with a licence operator.
s 3B 7 Keno Rule 1997 s6 3B Meaning of multiplier for keno bonus wagers (1) A multiplier for a game of keno is a value used to decide the major prize for the game if a keno bonus wager is made in conjunction with the game. (2) The multiplier is the value (if any)— (a) assigned to the total of the 20 numbers drawn for the game of keno; and (b) approved by the chief executive for that total. Part 2 Keno player registration 4 Application for registration (1) A person may apply to be registered as a keno player with a keno licensee. (2) The application must— (a) be made by means of a document; and (b) be made to the keno licensee; and (c) state the person’s name and address. 5 Registration card (1) A keno licensee who grants a person’s application to become a registered keno player must give the person a keno player registration card. (2) The person’s registration is subject to any conditions printed on the card or given to the person, in writing, with the card. (3) A keno player registration card must contain the person’s keno player registration number. 6 Registered keno numbers (1) A registered keno player may have numbers for playing keno registered, for the player, in the relevant keno players register.
s7 8 s9 Keno Rule 1997 (2) To have numbers registered, or to change registered numbers, a registered keno player must ask the responsible keno licensee or an appointed agent to register or change the numbers. 7 Keno players register (1) A keno licensee must keep a register containing— (a) the name and address of each keno player registered with the licensee; and (b) if a registered keno player has numbers registered for playing keno—the registered numbers. (2) The keno licensee may include in the register other relevant information the keno licensee considers appropriate. (3) If a registered keno player asks to be told the details about the player contained in a keno players register, the responsible keno licensee must tell the player the details. 8 Changing information in keno players register To change the information contained in a keno players register about a registered keno player, the registered keno player must ask the responsible keno licensee or an appointed agent to change the information. Part 3 Entering keno and making wagers Division 1 Entering keno 9 Entering keno (1) A person may enter keno by— (a) using an entry form and marking on it—
s 10 9 s 11 Keno Rule 1997 (i) the number or numbers selected or other information required to confirm the type of keno wager the person is making; and (ii) the amount wagered for each game; and (iii) the number of games entered; or (b) using the person’s registered numbers; or (c) asking a keno operator for a type of keno wager; or (d) using a keno self-service terminal; or (e) using another method approved by the chief executive. (2) A person may not, at any one time, enter a number of games of keno that is more than— (a) if the chief executive fixes a number of games for this section—the number fixed by the chief executive; or (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—10. 10 Making wagers A keno wager may be made by using 1 or more of the following— (a) cash; (b) for a game of keno conducted in a casino by a keno licensee under a keno licence—chips; (c) keno dollars; (d) promotional keno dollars; (e) funds from a person’s deposit advance account established by a keno licensee for the person; (f) funds from a person’s UNiTAB account; (g) another method approved by the chief executive. 11 Keno dollars (1) Keno dollars may be issued by a keno self-service terminal or keno operator. (2) Keno dollars may, unless otherwise stated in the voucher—
s 12 10 s 13 Keno Rule 1997 (a) be used for 5 years after the date they are issued; or (b) be redeemed for cash within 5 years after the date they are issued. 12 Promotional keno dollars (1) Promotional keno dollars may be issued by a keno self-service terminal or keno operator. (2) Promotional keno dollars may, unless otherwise stated in the voucher, be used for 5 years after the date they are issued. (3) Promotional keno dollars may not be redeemed for cash. (4) A keno licensee may use any name the keno licensee considers appropriate for promotional keno dollars. Division 2 Types of keno wagers 12A Types of keno wagers This division describes types of keno wagers a person may make. 12B Names of keno wagers A keno licensee may, with the chief executive’s approval, use any name the keno licensee considers appropriate for a keno wager. 13 Spot wager A spot wager is a keno wager for which a certain number of spots is selected. Example A 10 spot wager is a keno wager for which a person has selected 10 spots.
s 14 11 s 14C Keno Rule 1997 14 Way wager (1) A way wager is a keno wager having a grouping of spots on a keno ticket. (2) Each group, and the total of all spots in any combination of the groups, is a way and is eligible for a prize as if it were on a separate ticket. (3) A way wager for 2 or more ways may be made with another keno wager for which 2 or more spots are selected. 14A Heads, tails and evens wagers (1) A heads wager is a keno wager that 11 or more of the 20 numbers selected by the keno drawing device will be between numbers 1 and 40. (2) A tails wager is a keno wager that 11 or more of the 20 numbers selected by the keno drawing device will be between numbers 41 and 80. (3) An evens wager is a keno wager that 10 of the 20 numbers selected by the keno drawing device will be between numbers 1 and 40 and the remaining 10 numbers will be between numbers 41 and 80. 14B Kwikpik wager A kwikpik wager is a keno wager in which 1 or more spots are selected at random by either a keno terminal or a keno computer system. 14C Setbet wager (1) A setbet wager is a keno wager in which a person selects a particular configuration of spots that is offered by a keno licensee. (2) A configuration of spots may appear on a keno ticket as a shape or pattern. Example A setbet wager may consist of a configuration of spots in a heart shape.
s 14D 12 Keno Rule 1997 s 15 14D Lucky last wager A lucky last wager is a keno wager that a spot, selected for another type of keno wager made with the lucky last wager, will match the last number selected by a keno drawing device. 14E Keno bonus wager (1) A keno bonus wager is a keno wager that may only be made in conjunction with a wager for a game of keno (the related keno game ) approved under a keno licensee’s approved control system. (2) If a keno bonus wager is made for a related keno game for which there is a winning wager, that winning wager is multiplied by the multiplier (if any) for the game. Division 3 Other provisions about making wagers 15 Amounts of wagers (1) The following keno wagers may only be made in multiples of $1 with a minimum wager of $1— (a) a heads wager, tails wager or evens wager; (b) a lucky last wager. (2) A keno wager in jackpot keno may be made in multiples of 10c with a minimum wager of $1 for a game. (3) A keno bonus wager must be the same amount as the keno wager for the related keno game. Examples of keno bonus wagers Keno bonus wager is made in conjunction with a spot wager of $2—the keno bonus wager must also be $2. Keno bonus wager is made in conjunction with a way wager in which $1 is placed on 3 ways—the keno bonus wager must be $3. (4) If fewer keno bonus wagers are made on a keno ticket than the games of keno played on the ticket, the keno bonus wagers are made on the first, and immediately following, games of keno on the ticket until all the keno bonus wagers have been made.
s 16 13 s 16 Keno Rule 1997 (5) Other keno wagers may be made in multiples of 10c with a minimum wager of $1 for a keno ticket. 16 Confirming a keno wager (1) A keno ticket issued to a person must contain the following information— (a) for a keno wager other than a heads wager, tails wager, evens wager or lucky last wager—the numbers selected; (b) the number of games entered; (c) the amount wagered for each game entered; (d) the total amount wagered; (e) the time, and either the date or keno day, the ticket was issued; (f) for a ticket in jackpot keno—the word ‘jackpot’; (g) the numbers of the first and last games entered; (h) an identifying mark unique to the particular ticket; (i) for a heads wager, tails wager, evens wager or lucky last wager—confirmation that the wager has been made; (j) for a keno bonus wager—the words ‘keno bonus’ and the numbers of the first and last related keno games for the ticket. (2) If a keno ticket is not issued to a person, the information mentioned in subsection (1) must be recorded by a keno computer system. (3) If a keno ticket is issued by a keno terminal, the ticket may also contain other information, including the following— (a) the keno operator’s name or identification number; (b) the location number of the keno terminal. (4) If a person taking part in a game of keno asks for the person’s entry form to be returned to the person, the keno operator must return the form to the person. (5) A person taking part in a game of keno is responsible for checking that the information on any keno ticket issued to the
s 17 14 s 18 Keno Rule 1997 person corresponds with the wager the person intended to make. (6) Whether or not the wager a person intended to make on a game of keno would have been a winning wager, a prize will only be paid if— (a) for a heads wager, tails wager or evens wager—the wager shown on the keno ticket corresponds with the distribution of numbers of the winning wager; or (b) for a keno bonus wager—the words ‘keno bonus’ are shown on the keno ticket for the related keno game; or (c) otherwise—the numbers on the keno ticket representing the selected numbers correspond with the numbers of the winning wager. 17 Time for entering keno A person may not make a wager in a game of keno after the keno drawing device is activated to draw the game. Part 4 Drawing keno 18 Drawing equipment (1) A keno drawing device must be used to select the 20 winning numbers in a game of keno. (2) If a keno ball drawing device is used, a keno supervisor must— (a) each keno day, replace all balls in the device; and (b) regularly inspect the balls for defects and ensure any defective balls are replaced.
s 19 15 s 21 Keno Rule 1997 19 Drawing winning numbers (1) As soon as a keno drawing device is activated to draw a game of keno, notice must be given in the keno gaming place to advise persons the game is being drawn. (2) If a keno ball drawing device is used to select the winning numbers in a game of keno, the drawing must take place in a way that enables persons in the keno gaming place to view the drawing. (3) If a keno random number generator is used to select the winning numbers in a game of keno, the keno random number generator must be situated in a place approved by the chief executive. (4) The 20 numbers selected by the keno random number generator or the numbers on the 20 balls selected by the keno ball drawing device are the winning numbers for the game. (5) If a keno ball drawing device is used for the drawing and numbers other than the numbers on the balls selected are displayed, the numbers on the balls selected are the winning numbers. 20 How keno ball drawing device operates A keno ball drawing device operates by— (a) rotating in 1 direction for at least 1 revolution to allow any balls held in the device’s retaining arms to return to the main body of the device and mix with the remainder of the balls; and (b) then rotating in the opposite direction drawing 1 ball only on each revolution until 20 balls are drawn. 21 Malfunction by keno ball drawing device (1) This section applies if a keno ball drawing device malfunctions during a drawing. (2) If the keno ball drawing device is capable of being operated by hand and in the way it is intended to operate, a keno supervisor may operate the device by hand to complete the drawing.
s 22 16 s 23 Keno Rule 1997 (3) If the keno ball drawing device is not capable of being operated by hand or of operating in the way it is intended to operate, the drawing is not effective for deciding the winning numbers. (4) If a ball breaks and only part of the ball is drawn— (a) the number on the part ball drawn is not a winning number; and (b) the drawing must be completed; and (c) at the completion of the drawing, the keno supervisor, in the presence of an inspector, must replace the balls in the keno ball drawing device. 22 Malfunction by keno random number generator If a keno random number generator malfunctions during a drawing— (a) any numbers selected are not winning numbers for the drawing; and (b) before conducting a new drawing, the keno licensee must seek an inspector’s approval. Part 5 Winnings 23 Winning wagers (1) A winning wager in a game of keno is a wager in which— (a) a number or numbers selected by a person taking part in the game matches or match a number or numbers selected by the keno drawing device as the winning numbers for the game; and (b) the combination of numbers matched and numbers selected by the person is a winning wager in the schedule of prizes.
s 23A 17 Keno Rule 1997 s 23A (2) However, a winning heads wager, tails wager or evens wager is a wager that corresponds with the distribution of numbers selected by the keno drawing device. 3 23A Prizes (1) The prize for a winning wager in a game of keno is— (a) if no keno bonus wager is made in conjunction with the game—the prize for the winning wager under the schedule of prizes; or (b) if a keno bonus wager is made in conjunction with the game and— (i) a multiplier applies for the game—the prize for the winning wager under the schedule of prizes after the application of the multiplier to the winning wager; or (ii) a multiplier does not apply for the game—the prize for the winning wager under the schedule of prizes. (2) Only 1 prize is payable for a winning keno wager. Example If 6 of the numbers selected on a 7 spot wager are selected by the keno drawing device, the only prize payable is the prize stated in the schedule of prizes for a catch of 6. (3) However, more than 1 prize is payable if— (a) the wager is a way wager; and (b) more than 1 of the ways is a winning wager. (4) If a lucky last wager is made with a way wager and the winning number for the lucky last wager is in more than 1 way, only 1 prize for the winning lucky last wager is payable. (5) If a keno ticket was issued to a person for a winning wager in a game of keno and the wager was made by cash, chips, keno dollars or promotional keno dollars, payment will be made for the winning wager only if the ticket is presented. 3 See section 14A (Heads, tails and evens wagers).
s 24 18 s 25 Keno Rule 1997 (6) However, if a keno ticket was not issued for an entry in a game of keno, payment will be made only if the information about the entry in a keno computer system matches information about a winning wager in the schedule of prizes. 24 Way prizes may be paid (1) A prize for a winning wager may be paid by 1 or more of the following— (a) cash; (b) for a game of keno conducted in a casino by a keno licensee under a keno licence—chips; (c) cheque; (d) keno dollars; (e) funds deposited to a person’s deposit advance account established by a keno licensee for the person; (f) electronic transfer of funds to a person’s account with a financial institution; (g) electronic transfer of funds to UNiTAB for crediting to a person’s UNiTAB account. (2) An appointed agent must give notice in the keno gaming place of the maximum amount that may be paid in cash by the agent for a prize. (3) Payment of an amount above an appointed agent’s cash payment limit must be made by the keno licensee. 25 Major prizes (1) If the total value of major prizes for a game of keno is more than $3000000, the payout for each major prize of more than $1000 is to be abated proportionately, so that the total payout for major prizes for the game is not more than $3000000. Example If the major prizes that would be payable in a game of keno are prizes of $1800000, $900000 and $500000, the payouts will abate respectively to $1687500, $843750 and $468750 so that the total payout for major prizes is $3000000.
s 26 19 s 26B Keno Rule 1997 (2) However, a major prize will not be abated to less than $1000 even though the total payout for major prizes for the game would be more than $3000000. Part 6 Miscellaneous 26 Meaning of jackpot fill (1) A jackpot fill , for a game of keno, means a prize of a fixed amount that is approved by the chief executive as a jackpot fill for the game. (2) The fill is payable only in respect of the first $1 of the wager for the game to which it applies. Example The jackpot fill payable to a person who wagers $10 would be the same as the jackpot fill payable to a person who wagers $1. 26A Meaning of keno bonus jackpot prize (1) A keno bonus jackpot prize , for a game of keno, means a prize of a fixed amount that is approved by the chief executive as a keno bonus jackpot prize for the game. (2) The prize— (a) is payable only in respect of the first $1 of the wager for the game to which it applies; and Example The keno bonus jackpot prize payable to a person who wagers $10 would be the same as the keno bonus jackpot prize payable to a person who wagers $1. (b) is not increased by the multiplier (if any) that applies to the related keno game. 26B Jackpot keno (1) A person who enters a game of keno by making a 7, 8, 9 or 10 spot wager is automatically entered in jackpot keno.
s 26B 20 Keno Rule 1997 s 26B (2) There are separate jackpots for 7, 8, 9 and 10 spot wagers. (3) The amount of a keno bonus jackpot prize varies according to whether the related keno game, for the keno bonus wager to which the prize applies, is for a 7, 8, 9 or 10 spot wager. (4) A jackpot is made up of— (a) for a spot wager— (i) jackpot fill (if any); and (ii) jackpot growth; and (b) for a keno bonus wager—a keno bonus jackpot prize. (5) A jackpot is payable— (a) only for a total catch; and Example for paragraph (a) On a 7 spot wager, all 7 spots selected must be winning numbers. (b) for a keno bonus jackpot prize, only if a multiplier applies to the related keno game; and (c) in addition to the prize for the winning wager under section 23A(1). (6) If 2 or more persons (the eligible persons ) are eligible for the same jackpot fill, jackpot growth or keno bonus jackpot prize (each the relevant jackpot ), the relevant jackpot is shared by the eligible persons. (7) Each eligible person’s share of the relevant jackpot is worked out using the formula— R ----- J ---- x ----- W ------ W ---- TAW where— RJ means the relevant jackpot. TAW the total amount wagered by the eligible persons. WW means, for each eligible person, the amount of the eligible person’s winning wager. (8) For subsection (7), the total amount wagered and a winning wager does not include the amount of a keno bonus wager.
s 27 21 s 29 Keno Rule 1997 (9) Despite subsections (1) and (5)(a), the chief executive, in the schedule of prizes, may approve— (a) a jackpot for a wager other than a 7, 8, 9 or 10 spot wager; or (b) a jackpot payout for a catch that is not a total catch. Example for subsection (9)(b) A jackpot may be approved for a case in which there are 9 spots that are winning numbers on a 10 spot wager. 27 Refund A person may obtain a refund for an amount wagered on a game of keno at any time before the keno drawing device is activated to draw the game. 28 Unpaid winnings (1) Unpaid winnings must be paid by cheque to the chief executive as soon as practicable after becoming unpaid winnings. (2) In this section— unpaid winnings means the prize money for a winning wager not paid to, or to the order of, the prize winner within— (a) if the chief executive approves a period—the approved period; or (b) if the chief executive does not approve a period—5 years after the date on which the wager was made. 29 Unredeemed keno dollars (1) Unredeemed keno dollars must be paid by cheque to the chief executive as soon as practicable after becoming unredeemed keno dollars. (2) In this section— unredeemed keno dollars means keno dollars not used or redeemed for cash within—
s 29 22 s 29 Keno Rule 1997 (a) if the chief executive approves a period—the approved period; or (b) if the chief executive does not approve a period—5 years after the date they are issued.
23 Keno Rule 1997 Endnotes 1 Index to endnotes Page 2 Date to which amendments incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 4 Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 5 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 2 Date to which amendments incorporated This is the reprint date mentioned in the Reprints Act 1992, section 5(c). Accordingly, this reprint includes all amendments that commenced operation on or before 29 September 2006. Future amendments of the Keno Rule 1997 may be made in accordance with this reprint under the Reprints Act 1992, section 49. 3 Key Key to abbreviations in list of legislation and annotations Key AIA amd amdt ch def div exp gaz hdg ins lap notfd o in c om orig p para prec pres prev Explanation = Acts Interpretation Act 1954 = amended = amendment = chapter = definition = division = expires/expired = gazette = heading = inserted = lapsed = notified = order in council = omitted = original = page = paragraph = preceding = present = previous Key (prev) proc prov pt pubd R[X] RA reloc renum rep (retro) rv s sch sdiv SIA SIR SL sub unnum Explanation = previously = proclamation = provision = part = published = Reprint No.[X] = Reprints Act 1992 = relocated = renumbered = repealed = retrospectively = revised edition = section = schedule = subdivision = Statutory Instruments Act 1992 = Statutory Instruments Regulation 2002 = subordinate legislation = substituted = unnumbered
24 Keno Rule 1997 4 Table of reprints Reprints are issued for both future and past effective dates. For the most up-to-date table of reprints, see the reprint with the latest effective date. If a reprint number includes a letter of the alphabet, the reprint was released in unauthorised, electronic form only. Reprint No. 1 1A 1B Amendments to 1997 SL No. 160 2000 SL No. 284 2001 SL No. 254 Effective 20 June 1997 10 November 2000 7 December 2001 Reprint date 20 June 1997 23 November 2000 14 December 2001 Reprint No. 1C rv 1D Amendments included 2003 SL No. 276 2006 SL No. 243 Effective 7 November 2003 29 September 2006 Notes 5 List of legislation Keno Rule 1997 SL No. 147 made by the Minister on 10 June 1997 notfd gaz 13 June 1997 pp 759–60 commenced on date of notification exp 1 September 2007 (see SIA s 54) Note—The expiry date may have changed since this reprint was published. See the latest reprint of the SIR for any change. amending legislation— Keno Amendment Rule (No. 1) 1997 SL No. 160 notfd gaz 20 June 1997 pp 879–82 commenced on date of notification Keno Amendment Rule (No. 1) 2000 SL No. 284 notfd gaz 10 November 2000 pp 1016–17 commenced on date of notification Keno Amendment Rule (No. 1) 2001 SL No. 254 notfd gaz 7 December 2001 pp 1270–1 commenced on date of notification Keno Amendment Rule (No. 1) 2003 SL No. 276 notfd gaz 7 November 2003 pp 757–60 commenced on date of notification Keno Amendment Rule (No. 1) 2006 SL No. 243 notfd gaz 29 September 2006 pp 481–2 commenced on date of notification
25 Keno Rule 1997 6 List of annotations Definitions s 2 def “evens wager” ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 3(2) def “heads wager” ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 3(2) def “kwikpik wager” sub 2000 SL No. 284 s 3 def “jackpot fill” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “jackpot growth” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “jackpot keno” amd 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(3) def “keno bonus jackpot prize” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “keno bonus wager” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “lucky last wager” ins 2001 SL No. 254 s 3 def “major prize” sub 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(1)–(2) def “multiplier” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “related keno game” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “setbet wager” ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 3(2) def “spot wager” ins 2001 SL No. 254 s 3 def “tails wager” ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 3(2) def “TAB account” om 2003 SL No. 276 s 3(1) def “TABQ” ins 2003 SL No. 276 s 3(2) om 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(1) def “TABQ account” ins 2003 SL No. 276 s 3(2) om 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(1) def “Totalisator Administration Board” om 2003 SL No. 276 s 3(1) def “UNiTAB” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) def “UNiTAB account” ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 3(2) Meaning of “major prize” s 3A ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 4 Meaning of “multiplier” for keno bonus wagers s 3B ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 4 Division 1—Entering keno div hdg ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 4 Entering keno s 9 amd 2000 SL No. 284 s 5 Making wagers s 10 amd 2003 SL No. 276 s 4; 2006 SL No. 243 s 5 Division 2—Types of keno wagers div hdg ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 6 Types of keno wagers s 12A ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 6 Names of keno wagers s 12B ins 2003 SL No. 276 s 5 Spot wager s 13 sub 2001 SL No. 254 s 4
26 Keno Rule 1997 Way wager prov hdg amd 2001 SL No. 254 s 5(1) s 14 amd 2001 SL No. 254 s 5(2) Heads, tails and evens wagers s 14A ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 7 Kwikpik wager s 14B ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 7 amd 2001 SL No. 254 s 6 Setbet wager s 14C ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 7 Lucky last wager s 14D ins 2001 SL No. 254 s 7 Keno bonus wager s 14E ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 6 Division 3—Other provisions about making wagers div hdg ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 7 Amounts of wagers s 15 ins 2000 SL No. 284 s 8 sub 2001 SL No. 254 s 8 amd 2006 SL No. 243 s 7 Confirming a keno wager prov hdg sub 2000 SL No. 284 s 9(1) s 16 amd 2000 SL No. 284 s 9(2)–(4); 2001 SL No. 254 s 9; 2006 SL No. 243 s 8 Winning wagers s 23 amd 2000 SL No. 284 s 10; 2001 SL No. 254 s 10; 2006 SL No. 243 s 9 Prizes s 23A ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 10 (2)–(6) (prev s 23(2)–(5)) renum and reloc 2006 SL No. 243 s 9(1) Way prizes may be paid prov hdg amd 2006 SL No. 243 s 11(1) s 24 amd 2003 SL No. 276 s 6; 2006 SL No. 243 s 11(2)–(3) Major prizes s 25 sub 1997 SL No. 160 s 3 amd 2003 SL No. 276 s 7 sub 2006 SL No. 243 s 12 Meaning of “jackpot fill” s 26 sub 2006 SL No. 243 s 13 Meaning of “keno bonus jackpot prize” s 26A ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 13 Jackpot keno s 26B ins 2006 SL No. 243 s 13
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