Sec. 36.04.01.01. Definitions

A. In addition to the terms defined in State Government Article, §9-1A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland and in COMAR 36.03.01.02, which have the same meaning in this subtitle, in this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Double-up” means an optional wager on a video lottery terminal, the availability of which is triggered by a preceding winning event, in which the player has a mathematically equal probability of doubling the amount wagered or losing the entire amount placed at risk.

(2) “Linked” means to connect with.

(3) “Modification” means a change or alteration that:

(a) Affects the conduct of play or operation of equipment, a system, or software including a change or alteration to a:

(i) Control program;

(ii) Graphics program; or

(iii) Payout percentage; and

(b) Does not include the replacement of one approved component with an identical component.

(4) “Progressive controller” means a device independent of the operating system of a video lottery terminal that calculates and transmits to a video lottery terminal the amount of an available progressive jackpot based on:

(a) A pre-established rate of progression; and

(b) Denomination of the video lottery terminal.

(5) “Progressive jackpot” means a jackpot offered by a video lottery terminal that may increase uniformly in value based on wagers as the video lottery terminal is played.

(6) “Random number generator” means a computational or physical functionality within the operating system of an electronic device which ensures the observed unpredictability and absence of pattern in a set of elements or events that have definite probabilities of occurrence.

(7) “RAM” means random access memory.

(8) “RAM clear” means a process that results in the zeroing out of any:

(a) Meter information;

(b) Configuration information; or

(c) Data stored in the random access memory of a video lottery terminal.

(9) “Skill” means the application of intelligence and specific knowledge to achieve the best result when a video lottery terminal offers a choice of options during game play.

(10) “Theme” means a concept, subject matter, and methodology of design of a video lottery terminal.

(11) “Version” means a sequence number or designation assigned to equipment, a system, or software to identify the initial release of the equipment, system, or software and to track changes or revisions to the initial release.

(12) “Wide area progressive system” means a system independent of the operating system of a video lottery terminal that calculates and transmits to video lottery terminals linked in two or more facilities in or outside the State the amount of an available progressive jackpot based on:

(a) A pre-established rate of progression; and

(b) Denomination of the video lottery terminal.