Table Game Progressive Wager Equipment

(1) To the extent not specifically provided for in 205 CMR 146.63 or 205 CMR 143.02: Progressive Gaming Devices, if a gaming licensee offers an approved progressive wager for any game authorized pursuant to 205 CMR 147.00: Uniform Standards of Rules of the Games, the table layout for such game shall have designated areas for the placement of the progressive wager and may include other equipment as approved by the Bureau including, but not limited to: (a) A separate acceptor device for the placement of a progressive wager, each of which shall have a light which shall illuminate upon placement and acceptance of a gaming chip; (b) A method to ensure that only one progressive wager is made per person, per round of play; (c) A sign describing the winning wagers and the payouts to be awarded on winning progressive wagers at a location on the table, or within a reasonable distance from the table such that a patron can easily read it; (d) A table controller panel which shall be equipped with a "lock-out" button which, once activated by the dealer, will prevent any player's gaming chips from being recognized in the acceptor device; and (e) A mechanical, electrical, or electronic table inventory return device which shall permit all gaming chips deposited into the acceptor devices to be collected and immediately returned to a designated area within the table inventory container prior to the dealing of a hand. The table inventory return device shall be designated and constructed to contain any feature the IEB may require to maintain the security and integrity of the game. The procedures for the operation of all functions of the table inventory return device shall be submitted to the IEB.