2204. GAME OF SKILL MACHINES ("GOS MACHINE")

2204 GAME OF SKILL MACHINES ("GOS MACHINE") 2204.1 A GOS Machine is a mechanical or electronic gaming device that rewards the winning player or players with cash, a gift card, or a redeemable Voucher for cash or cash equivalents. 2204.2 A mechanical or electronic gaming device shall not be considered a GOS Machine if: (a) The ability of a player to succeed at the game is impacted by the number or ratio of prior wins to prior losses of players playing the game; (b) The outcome of the game can be controlled by a source other than a player playing the game; (c) The success of a player is or may be determined by a chance event that cannot be altered by the player's actions; (d) The ability of a player to succeed at the game is impacted by game features not visible or known to a reasonable player; or (e) The ability of a player to succeed at the game is impacted by the exercise of skill that no reasonable player could exercise. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6718 (September 22, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11598 (August 30, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 3289 (March 26, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Lottery and Charitable Games 30 DCMR § 2204