New Zealand Gazette – 2004 – No. 79

Page 1964

✨ Gaming Standards



1964 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 79 29 JUNE 2004

Dice Games

1.38.6

This section refers to standard Dice games. Variations will be considered on a case by case basis.

a) Each face must clearly show the number of spots.
b) Simulated die must be of the same layout as standard die (e.g. the 1 and 6, 2 and 5, and 3 and 4 respectively must be on opposite faces).
c) It must be obvious which is the up face on each die after the dice are thrown.
d) The result of each die must be clearly visible or displayed.
e) There must be a description of each wagering option available on the artwork. For example, the Craps wagers "Field" and "Hardway" must be clearly explained.
f) All possible wagering options available and obtainable at any point in time must be displayed on the artwork.

Simulated Races

1.38.7

This section refers to games with simulated races with animals (e.g. horses), vehicles (e.g. motor bikes), humans (e.g. 100 metre dash), etc.:

a) All participants in the race must have characteristics that make it unique in appearance (e.g. number, jockey colours).
b) The result of the race must be clearly obvious and not open to misinterpretation.
c) If prizes are to be paid for combinations involving runners other than just the first place finisher, the order of the place getters that can be involved with these prizes must be clearly shown on the screen (e.g. Result 8-4-7).
d) Each meaningful result position must be available for display in all last game replays.
e) The rules for alternative wagering options, e.g. quinella, and the expected payouts are to be clearly explained on the artwork.

Scratch Ticket

1.38.8

This section refers to games which simulate a lottery scratch tickets or similar:

a) A precise definition of which player options must be taken to complete the game must be shown on the artwork.
b) Details of how payouts are won and their amounts must be shown on the artwork, e.g. three matching scratched symbols win that prize.
c) All rules for symbols that may substitute in winning patterns must be displayed on the artwork.

Gamble Artwork Standard

1.39

1.39.1

The following specifications apply to all games which provide a gamble option. The most common use is for "Double-up" where a multiplier of two (2) is sought but also may apply to other multipliers (e.g. Triple-up) or a selection of multipliers.

Limits

1.39.2

The gamble prize limit (if applicable) for a particular game and the maximum number of gambles available must be clearly stated. Note that if wording indicating the maximum prize that can be won exists, then it must be possible to win this prize.

Automatic Exit

1.39.3

When the gamble option is exited automatically before reaching the maximum number of gambles available, the reason must be clearly displayed.

References

1.39.4

All references to gamble must use words, e.g. "gamble" or "double up" which cannot be misinterpreted to indicate some other feature.



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✨ LLM interpretation of page content

⚖️ Schedule 3 - Appendix D: Australian/New Zealand Gaming Machine National Standard (continued from previous page)

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Gaming Machine, Dice Games, Simulated Races, Scratch Ticket, Gamble Artwork, Rules, Wagering Options, Payouts