Chapter 1
Section 1. Definitions. In applying the rules and all amendments, the following definitions, constructions, and interpretations shall apply, except where otherwise indicated:
(a) "Arcade game" means a game in which a player, upon payment of a fee, attempts to obtain a merchandise prize or tickets or tokens redeemable for a merchandise prize, or attempts to attain a score or result upon the basis of which a merchandise prize, ticket or token is awarded.
(b) "Applicant" means a person that applies for a permit, license or decal.
(c) "Crane game" is a game in which a player attempts to retrieve a merchandise prize or tickets or tokens redeemable for a merchandise prize by means of a mechanical grab arm, the positioning of which, he controls by the use of a joystick or direction indicator buttons, and upon reaching its intended position the grab closes. The player wins where a merchandise prize or tickets or tokens redeemable for a merchandise prize is picked up and remains held by the grab mechanism until it is delivered to a payout position.
(d) "Commission" has the meaning provided in Wyoming Statute § 11-25-102(a)(ii).
(e) "Decal" means a Commission issued decal that identifies the vendor of the games in accordance with W.S. § 11-25-304(b).
(f) "Director" means the Executive Director of the Commission.
(g) "Designated area" means a distinct portion of a walking-working surface within an establishment where skill based amusement games are offered for play.
(h) "Establishment" has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25-102(a)(xvi).
(i) "Gaming device" means an electronic or electro-mechanical device installed in a fixed location at an establishment, and shall not include tablets, personal computers, smartphones, or mobile phones.
(j) "Indian lands" has the meaning provided in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, 25 U.S.C. § 2703(4).
(k) "Key personnel" means any of the following:
(i) A director of the applicant;
(ii) A managerial employee of the applicant that performs the function of principal executive officer, principal operations officer, or principal accounting officer;
(iii) A person who holds more than five percent (5%) ownership interest in
the applicant;
(iv) An affiliate of the applicant;
(v) A director of an affiliate of the applicant;
(vi) A managerial employee of an affiliate of an applicant that performs the function of principal executive officer, principal operations officer, or principal accounting officer; or
(vii) Any individual or business entity so designated by the Commission or
director.
(l) "Laboratory report" means a report or other document prepared by a nationally recognized, independent gaming laboratory approved by the Commission that provides a general function evaluation regarding the software installed on each skill based amusement game.
(m) "Major components or parts" means components or parts that comprise the inner workings and peripherals of a skill based amusement game, including but not limited to the game's hardware, software, player interface devices, interface ports, power supply, bill validator, printer, and any component that affects or could affect the integrity of a skill based amusement game.
(n) "Manufacturer" means the person or entity who creates, develops, or builds a skill based amusement game, skill based amusement game components, or associated software.
(o) "Merchandise prize" means noncash prizes including toys, novelties, retail items such as electronic goods, clothing, accessories, as well as food, beverages and other items sold by the operator as a normal part of their business with a retail value no greater than forty dollars ($40.00).
(p) "Net proceeds" has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25-102(a)(xv).
(q) "A one-half wall" means a horizontal structure measuring from the floor upwards at least forty-six (46) inches.
(r) "Operator" is the permittee and has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25- 102(a)(xvii).
(s) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability company, or other legal entity.
(t) "Player station" means the skill based amusement game or the portion of a skill based amusement game that allows a player to operate the game independently of, or simultaneously with, another player.
(u) "Pop-up retail establishment" means a location that is deliberately temporary for a limited period of time.
(v) "Reasonable player" means a player with an average level of intelligence, physical and mental skill, reaction time, and dexterity.
(w) "Records" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that, having been stored in an electronic or other medium, is retrievable in perceivable form.
(x) "Skill" has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25-102(a)(xviii).
(y) "Skill based amusement game" has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25- 102(a)(xix). "Skill based amusement game" shall not include:
(i) Any crane games or other arcade games;
(ii) Any game that requires the presence or assistance of a game attendant in the regular operation of the game beyond conducting payouts; or
(iii) Any other games that do not qualify under the regulatory framework found in W.S. §§ 11-25-301 through -306.
(z) "Vendor" is the licensee and has the meaning provided in W.S. § 11-25- 102(a)(xx).