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Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Ordinances and Regulations

Amended: June 6, 2001


Chapter R400 - Law and Order


REGULATIONS OF THE LITTLE RIVER GAMING COMMISSION


Chapter 1 - General Provisions

1.1.0 Construction and Application of the Rules

1 1 1 Authority These rules and regulations are issued under and pursuant to the authority of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Gaming Ordinance No. #97-400-01.

1.1.2 Construction and Amendments.

  1. These rules shall be liberally construed to permit the Commission to effectively carry out its statutory functions and secure a just and expeditious determination of issues properly presented to the Commission.
  2. These rules may be amended by the Commission from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Gaming Ordinance.

1.1.3 Severability and Preemption.

  1. If any clause, sentence, subparagraph, paragraph, subsection, section, chapter or other portion of these rules or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, such holding shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of these rules or the application of such portion held invalid to any other person or circumstances, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, subparagraph, paragraph, subsection, section, chapter or other portion thereof directly involved in such holding or to the person or circumstances therein involved.
  2. The Commission shall have jurisdiction over all matters delegated to it or within the scope of its powers under the provisions of the Gaming Ordinance and these rules.

1.2.0 Organization and Operation of the Commission

1.2.1 Organization.

  1. The Little River Gaming Commission shall consist of five (5) Members.
  2. The officers of the Commission shall include a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary who shall be members of the Commission.
    1. Commissioners shall be appointed by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Tribal Council.
    2. Commissioners amongst themselves and by a majority vote, shall elect a Commissioner to serve as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. No single Commissioner shall hold more than one office at a time. These positions are elected positions, with a term of one (1) year. These positions shall be elected in the month of September.
      1. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Commission; shall appoint the members of the Commission to such committees as the Commission may, from time to time, establish; shall have the authority to accept for filing all applications; shall have the authority to incur on behalf of the Commission such expenses as the Commission shall have approved in its operating budget, and shall perform such other duties as are incidental to the office and as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Commission.
      2. The Vice-Chairman shall be elected by a majority of the full Commission. The Vice- Chairman shall be a member of the Commission other than the Chairman. He/she shall possess such powers and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Commission. In the absence or inability of the Chairman to serve, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall be empowered to carry out all of the responsibilities of the Chairman.
      3. The Secretary shall be elected by a majority of the full Commission. The Secretary shall be a member of the Commission other than the Chairman or Vice-Chairman. He/she shall set all meeting/hearing agendas, take minutes and make copies of the minutes available for all Tribal Council members upon request. The Secretary shall also perform such other duties as are incidental to the office and as may be assigned by the Commission.
      4. A Commissioner may by removed by a resolution in favor of removal supported by seven (7) members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Council for the following reasons: serious inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance misconduct of office, or for any conduct which threatens the honesty and integrity of the Gaming Commission or otherwise violates the letter or intent of the Tribal Gaming Ordinance. Except as provided below, no Commissioner may be removed without notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Tribal Council, and then only after the Commissioner has been given written notice of the specific charges at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing. At any such hearing, the Commissioner shall have the opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel and to present witnesses and documentary evidence on his/her behalf. At the request of the Commissioner whose removal is at issue, the hearing may be held in closed session. The Tribal Council may also elect to receive certain evidence in closed session if public disclosure of such evidence might compromise any ongoing law enforcement investigation. If five (5) members of the Tribal Council determines that immediate removal of a Commissioner is necessary to protect the interests of the Tribe, the Tribal Council may immediately remove the Commissioner temporarily, and the question of permanent removal shall be determined thereafter pursuant to the hearing procedures described above. At the conclusion of the presentation of the evidence and of any summary statements, the Tribal Council shall deliberate in closed session and shall issue its decision within seven (7) days. A written record of all removal proceedings together with the charges and findings thereon shall be kept by the Tribal Council Recorder. The decision of the Tribal Council to remove a Commissioner shall be final and no appeal to any other tribunal shall be available.
      5. All Commission members will sign and abide by the Little River Gaming Commission Code of Ethics.
      6. The Tribal Council shall determine and authorize the compensation to be paid to members of the Little River Gaming Commission.
      7. Subject to the approval of the Tribal Council and the appropriation of funds therefor, the Tribal Gaming Commission shall be authorized to employ such staff as reasonably may be required to fulfill its responsibilities under the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Gaming Ordinance and this Regulation.

1.2.2 Meetings.

  1. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at least once per month on such dates and at such times and places as the Commission shall establish. These meetings could take place during the day or night.
  2. Special meetings of the Commission will be held from time to time on such dates and at such times and places as the Commission may deem convenient. Special meetings of the Commission may be called at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman shall call a special meeting at the request of any three members of the Commission.

1.2.3 Quorum; Votes.

  1. Two members plus the Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
  2. All questions arising in connection with the action of the Gaming Commission shall be decided by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) of the five (5) Commissioners; Provided that action on licensing of all Gaming Employees may be decided by a majority vote provided a quorum is present.

1 .2.4 Resolutions and Minutes.

  1. The records of the Commission shall include a minute book and a resolution book. The vote on any matter before the Commission shall be set forth in the minutes in accordance with the requirements of (B) below. If the Commission determines to memorialize the vote on a particular matter by the preparation of a formal resolution, the resolution shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of (C) below and shall be recorded in the resolution book.
  2. Every vote of the Commission recorded in the minutes shall include the following:
    1. The substance of the matter considered;
    2. The vote of the Commission, including the names of any Commissioners dissenting or abstaining;
    3. If appropriate, reference to the existence of a formal resolution concerning the matter.
  3. Every formal resolution of the Commission shall include the following information:
    1. A concise statement of the issues presented and the relevant procedural history;
    2. The precise statutory authority for the action taken;
    3. A precise statement of the action taken by the Commission, including any terms or conditions attached thereto.

1.3.0. Information and Filings

1.3.1 Office; Hours.

  1. The main office of the Commission is located at:
    Little River Gaming Commission
    159 Brickyard Road
    East Lake, MI 49626
    1. The mailing address for the Commission is:
      Little River Gaming Commission
      PO Box 337
      Manistee, MI 49660
  2. The office of the Commission is open for the filing of papers and for other business from 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon and 1 :00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized by the Commission. The office of the Commission is closed on legal holidays authorized by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.

1.3.2 Official Records; Fees for Copies.

  1. No original official record of the Commission shall be released from the custody of the Commission except upon express direction of the Chairman or his/her designee upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
  2. Copies of the official records of the Commission which are required by law to be made available for public inspection will be made available during business hours and upon the payment of appropriate fees.
  3. No person shall, directly or indirectly, procure or attempt to procure from the records of the Commission or from other sources, information of any kind which is not made available by proper authority.
  4. No application, petition, notice, report, document or other paper will be accepted for filing by the Commission and no request for copies of any forms, pamphlets, records, documents, or other papers will be granted by the Commission, unless such papers or requests are accompanied by the required fees, charges or deposits.
  5. Copies of official records of the Commission which are required by law to be made available for public inspection shall be made available according to the following fee schedule:
    All pages $0.10 per page
    Commission will make available copies of the Rules, Regulations, and any other pertinent document at a fee to be determined.
  6. The Commission only accepts cash, money orders or certified checks (no personal checks, unless pre-authorized by the Gaming Commission).

1.3.3 Communications; Notices.

  1. Except as otherwise provided, all papers, process or correspondence relating to the Commission shall be addressed to, or served upon the Little River Gaming Commission at the Commission 5 main office.
  2. All such papers, process or correspondence shall be deemed to have been received or served when delivered to the main office of the Commission by a Commissioner or such individual member of the Commission's staff as the Chairman may designate, in his/her discretion to receive papers or correspondence or accept service of process.

1.3.4 Public Information Office.

  1. Requests for information regarding the Little River Gaming Commission may be directed to:
    Little River Gaming Commission
    PO Box 337
    Manistee, MI 49660
  2. Access to information and data furnished to or obtained by the Commission from any source is subject to the approval by the Chairman or his/her designee.

1.4.0 Confidential Information

1.4.1 Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

  1. Authorized Personnel. Any member, employee, or agent of the Little River Gaming Commission.
  2. Confidential Information: Any information or data, furnished to or obtained by the Commission from a source which is considered confidential pursuant to the applicable statutory provision, judicial decision or rule of court.
  3. Secure Storage Facility: any area, room, furniture, equipment, machinery or other device used by the Commission for the storage of confidential information, access to which is limited to authorized personnel at all times by lock, alarms, codes or other appropriate security precautions.

1 .4.2 Determination of confidential Status.

  1. All information and data furnished to or obtained by the Commission which relates to the internal controls, or to the earnings or revenue of any applicant, or licensee, or which pertains to an applicant's criminal record, family or background, shall not be released or disclosed to any person except in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
  2. Any questions concerning whether or not a specific item of information or data within the possession of the Commission is deemed to be confidential information, or any other applicable statutory provision, judicial decision or rule of court, shall be submitted to the Commission or its designee for determination or referral to appropriate authorities.

1.4.3 Access. Access to confidential information within the possession of the Commission shall be restricted to authorized personnel who require such information in the performance of their official duties.

1.4.4 Retention in Secure Storage Facilities; Access.

  1. Confidential information which is not presently being utilized by authorized personnel shall be stored in secure storage facilities designated for such purposes by the Commission. No one except authorized personnel may gain access to designated secure storage facilities except in accordance with the provisions of that subchapter.
  2. All Commission offices in which secure storage facilities are located shall be protected from unauthorized intrusions at all times. Proper security precautions during non-business hours may include the use of alarm or security guard systems.
  3. Every secure storage facility shall be placed under the direct supervision and control of an appropriate supervisor who shall periodically review for their effectiveness all security procedures and precautions pertaining to the confidential information stored therein. Security procedures and precautions that are determined to be ineffective shall be immediately corrected.
  4. Confidential information may be stored in secure facilities on micrographics, hard copy paper, magnetic media or any other suitable medium, provided adequate security measures are maintained to prevent unauthorized access to or use of such information.
    1. Access to confidential information stored on computer or magnetic media shall be restricted to authorized personnel who have obtained the required operating key, code manual or access code from the appropriate supervisor. Operating keys, code manuals and access codes shall be limited in number and shall be controlled by the appropriate supervisor.

1 .4.5 Temporary Custody by Authorized Personnel

  1. Authorized personnel shall not remove confidential information from designated secure storage facilities unless such removal is necessary to the fulfillment of their official Commission duties. Confidential information which is not presently being utilized by authorized personnel shall be promptly returned to the secure storage facility.
  2. A record shall be maintained on all confidential information which is removed from secure storage facilities other than those which utilize computer or magnetic media. This record shall include:
    1. The name of the person removing the information
    2. The name of the person for whom the information is being obtained
    3. The date of removal
    4. A brief description of the information removed or the number of the file which has been removed
    5. The date the information is returned
  3. Confidential information shall not be removed from the offices of the Commission without the prior approval of the Chairman or his/her designee. Such approval shall only be granted where removal of the confidential information is necessary to the performance of the official duties of authorized personnel.
  4. The integrity of confidential information in the possession of authorized personnel shall be preserved at all times. It shall be the personal responsibility of any individual granted temporary custody of confidential information to insure that the information is not shown, released or disclosed to any unauthorized person or to any otherwise authorized person who does not require such information in the performance of their official duties. Confidential information temporarily stored outside designated secure storage facilities shall be maintained in a locked desk or filing cabinet, or protected by other appropriate security precautions.

1 .4.6 Copies. A hard copy of confidential information stored on computer or magnetic media, or any other copy of confidential information within the possession of the Commission, shall only be made where absolutely necessary to the administration of the Gaming Ordinance, where an authorized release of the confidential information is made.

1 .4.7 Retention Schedule and Storage Destruction.

  1. The Commission shall establish and maintain a record retention schedule for all confidential information within their possession.
  2. Any confidential information in the possession of the Commission shall be promptly destroyed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable retention records schedule required by (A) above.

1.4.8 Release; Notice.

  1. Confidential information within the possession of the Commission shall not be released or disclosed in whole or in part to any person, except:
    1. In the course of the necessary administration of the Gaming Ordinance; or
    2. Upon lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or
    3. Upon presentation of proper identification, to the applicant, registrant or licensee who furnished the confidential information to the Commission; or
    4. Upon presentation of a duly executed and notarized released authorization by the applicant or licensee who furnished the confidential information, to any person making a written request for specifically identified confidential information.
  2. If confidential information is released or otherwise disclosed to any person under any circumstances other than those identified above, written notice of such release of disclosure shall be given to any applicant or licensee affected, unless notice would otherwise imperil the integrity of the gaming operations. To the extent l:known, the notice shall include:
    1. The name and address of the person to whom the information was released or disclosed;
    2. A description of the information released or disclosed; and
    3. The date of the release or disclosure.
  3. Whenever possible, any such notice of confidential information to be released or disclosed shall be given prior to the release or disclosure.

1.4.9 Penalties.

  1. Any direct or indirect willful disclosure of confidential information by authorized personnel of the Commission except as provided herein, shall be a violation of the Commission regulations, Tribal law or applicable federal law.
  2. The unauthorized release or disclosure of confidential information shall also be a violation.
  3. Any violation of the provisions of this subchapter by authorized personnel may result in appropriate disciplinary action being taken by the Commission, or Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Council.

Chapter 2 - Gaming Equipment

2.1.0 Approval of Gaming Equipment; Retention By Commission Evidence of Tampering.

  1. The Commission shall review and, in its sole discretion, approve all gaming equipment, including electronic/computer/video machines and other devices used in the gaming center as to quality, design, integrity, fairness, honesty and suitability including without limitation gaming tables, layouts, drop boxes, electrical devices, chip holders, racks and containers, scales, counting devices, slip dispensers, dealing shoes, locking devices, card reader devices, and data processing equipment.
  2. Any person having evidence or reason to believe that any gaming equipment, machine or other device used in the gaming center, including, without limitation, gaming tables, layouts, drop boxes, gaming chips, chip holders, racks and containers, scales, counting devices, slip dispensers, dealing shoe, locking devices, card reader devices and data processing equipment, have been tampered with or altered shall immediately report such evidence or belief to the Commission. Upon notification of the Commission, a member of the Commission, or its agents, may make secure and/or take custody of the suspected equipment or device and any evidence required to be reported pursuant to this subsection, and maintain secure custody and control of such equipment and evidence.

Chapter 3 - Hours of Operation

3.1.0 Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A. Chairman: Except as otherwise provided, "Chairman" means the chairman of the Little River Gaming Commission, or his designee.

3.2.0 Hours of operation. The Little River Casino Resort shall operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The management of the Little River Casino Resort may request that the hours of operation be changed, by submitting a written request to the Chairman of the Little River Gaming Commission. The request may only be approved or denied by the Little River Gaming Commission.

Chapter 4 - Notifications and Reports

4.1.0 Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

  1. Chairman: Except as otherwise provided, "Chairman means the chairman of the Little River Gaming Commission, or his/her designee.
  2. Licensed Employee: An employee of the Little River Casino Resort who has received a Gaming License from The Little River Gaming Commission.
  3. Notification: To inform the Chairman either verbally or in writing as required by this regulation, or any other document provided to management by the Little River Gaming Commission.
  4. Report: A written document that describes a specific incident.
  5. Slot Conversion: The changing of a program, or denomination on any Slot machine.
  6. Working Hours: The Little River Gaming Commission office is open for business from 8:00 am. - 12 Noon and 1 :00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized by the Chairman. The office of the Gaming Commission is closed on legal holidays authorized by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.
  7. Non-working Hours: Any time that the Little River Gaming Commission Office is closed.

4.2.0 Slot Notifications.

  1. Movement of a Slot Machine: The Chairman shall be notified in writing, prior to the movement of any Slot machine at the Little River Casino Resort.
    1. The Chairman must receive with the above notification a complete list of the effected Slot machines, and their new location, and or numbers.
    2. An updated Slot floor plan shall be submitted to the Chairman no later than 24 hours (1 working day) after the movement of any Slot machine.
  2. Slot Machine Game Conversion: The Chairman shall be notified in writing, 10 working days prior to the conversion of any Slot machine game. Written approval must be received from the Chairman in order to convert a Slot machine game.
    1. The Chairman must receive with the above request the name of the new game, manufacturer of the new game, and the EPROM type and number.
    2. The Chairman must receive with the above request a complete list of the effected Slot machines, and their new location, and or numbers.
  3. Slot Machine Denomination Conversion: The Chairman shall be notified in writing, 24 hours (1 working day) prior to the denomination conversion of any Slot machine.
    1. The Chairman must receive with the above request a complete list of the effected Slot machines, and their new location, and or numbers.

4.3.0 Table Games Notifications. Before any new table game is introduced at the Little River Casino Resort the management must complete the following requirements:

  1. A written request must be submitted to the Chairman 1 0 working days prior to the proposed start date of any new table game.
  2. The proposed rules and policies must be submitted to the Chairman 10 working days prior to the proposed start date of the new table game.
  3. Any additions or deletions to the Little River Casino Resort system of internal controls must be submitted to the chairman 10 working days prior to the proposed start date of the new table game.
  4. Management must receive written approval from the Chairman to start the new table game.

4.4.0 Reports: The management of the Little River Casino Resort shall ensure that the Chairman is provided in a timely manner, a copy of the following reports:

  1. All Security Incident Reports
  2. All Surveillance Reports
  3. Internal Audit Reports
  4. Daily Manager's Report
  5. Personnel Action Reports involving the following:
    1. The change of address/telephone number of any licensed employee
    2. The suspension of any licensed employee
    3. The termination (voluntary or involuntary) of any licensed employee
    4. The promotion or job change of any licensed employee
  6. Monthly list of Slot machine numbers, and locations.
  7. Any information obtained by the Little River Casino Resort that would have a direct impact on the suitability of a licensed employee.

4.5.0 Notification of the Gaming Commission: The Chairman shall be promptly notified of the following:

  1. Jackpot of $10,000.00 or more
  2. The arrest of a licensed employee
  3. Damage to the Little River Casino Resort
  4. A felonious act that was committed on the property of the Little River Casino Resort
  5. The arrest of the a felony suspect at the Little River Casino Resort
  6. The malfunction of the Keno Blower, Keno Computer, Bingo Blower, Bingo Computer.
  7. If an outside law enforcement agency contacts the Little River Casino Resort as part of their official duties.

Chapter 5 - Surveillance Requirements

5.1.0 Surveillance System (General)

5.1.1. The purpose of a gaming facility surveillance system is to safeguard assets, to deter, detect and prosecute criminal acts, and maintain public confidence and trust that the Little River Casino Resort gaming is conducted honestly and free of criminal elements and activity.

5.1.2. The Little River Casino Resort shall develop a surveillance system plan, and install, maintain and operate the gaming facility surveillance system in accordance with the standards set forth in the Little River Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC-MICS, or any other applicable gaming rule or regulation. The Commission shall approve the surveillance system plan.

5.1.3. The plan shall include the following:

  1. A description of all equipment utilized in the surveillance system
  2. A blueprint or diagram that shows all of the areas to be monitored and the placement of surveillance equipment in relation to the activities being observed
  3. A copy of the procedures utilized in the operation of the surveillance system
  4. A detailed description of the Little River Casino Resort's Surveillance Training Program
  5. A description of the qualifications, and training of the surveillance personnel
  6. Organizational reporting structure for surveillance personnel
  7. Any other requirement set forth in the Commission regulations, NIGC-MICS, or any other applicable gaming rule or regulation.

5.1.5. The Commission shall review the proposed surveillance plan submitted by the Little River Casino Resort and advise the Little River Casino Resort whether the minimum standards are satisfied. The Commission shall review the installation of the surveillance system. The Little River Casino Resort shall alter the surveillance system as necessary to meet the minimum standards. If the Little River Casino Resort currently has a surveillance system in place, the surveillance plan may use a combination of current equipment and new to meet the standards, if there is no compromise of picture, recording, and playback quality.

5.1.6. The Little River Casino Resort shall separate management of the functions of security and surveillance.

5.2.0. Surveillance System Minimum Standards

5.2.1. The surveillance system equipment must be able to identify each player, the dealer or employee, and be of sufficient resolution and clarity to read individual cards, dice, chips, and money denomination.

5.2.2. The surveillance system playback equipment must be of sufficient resolution and clarity to identify each player, the dealer or employee, and to read individual cards, dice, chips, and money denomination.

5.2.3. The surveillance system shall be a combination of fixed cameras and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras.

5.2.4. The cameras and monitors may be black and white, color or a combination of both (the Commission recommends, but does not require a combination of both).

5.2.5. The primary surveillance room and monitors shall have override capabilities.

5.2.6. The surveillance system shall have a date and time stamp generator, which is displayed on all monitors, and VCR recordings.

5.2.7. The field of view displayed on the monitors shall not be obstructed by the date and time displayed from the date and time stamp generator.

5.2.8. The entrance to the surveillance room shall be situated to preclude it from being readily accessible by the operation's employees, and the general public.

5.2.9. Access to the surveillance room shall be limited to Surveillance personnel, Little River Gaming Commission representatives, and other employees authorized by the Surveillance Manager.

5.2.10. The surveillance system shall be powered by an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) capable of providing power to all elements of the system that enables monitoring of all areas remaining open for play and all areas covered by dedicated or fixed cameras (during a power outage).

5.2.11. The surveillance room shall be staffed for all shifts and activities in the gaming facility. The staff shall be trained in the following areas:

  1. The use of the monitoring equipment
  2. The System of Internal Controls
  3. Little River Casino Resort's policies and procedures
  4. Rules of the games being played
  5. Games protection

5.2.12. The Little River Casino Resort shall provide the Commission certification documents that reflect the employee's signature attesting to the training and test evaluations for the above (5.2. 12. A. to E.) areas of knowledge.

5.2.13. Telephones on the gaming floor shall have the capability of a direct line or extension to surveillance personnel.

5.2.14. Surveillance personnel in the surveillance room shall have radio communications with security personnel.

5.2.15. All video recordings shall be maintained for a minimum of seven (7) days.

5.2.16. Surveillance records/documents shall be maintained for inspection.

5.2.17. All original recordings involving suspected or confirmed gaming crimes, unlawful activities, or detentions and questionings by security personnel shall be retained as evidence as required by appropriate laws (recordings shall be retained for a minimum of thirty (30) days and all recording of linked systems shall be maintained for a minimum of thirty (30) days).

5.2.18. The surveillance department shall maintain the following logs:

  1. A log to record all entrances and departures to and from the surveillance room
  2. A video library log
  3. A malfunction/repair log which details the following:
    1. The date, time and nature of each malfunction
    2. The efforts expended to repair the malfunction
    3. The date and time of each effort as described above (2)
    4. The reason for any delays in repairing the malfunction
    5. The date and time the malfunction is repaired
    6. Any alternative security measures that were taken
  4. A daily activity log which details the following:
    1. Date and time each surveillance commenced
    2. The name and employee number of each person who initiates, performs, or supervises the surveillance
    3. Reason for the surveillance including the name (if known), alias (if known), the description of each individual being monitored, and a brief description of the activity in which the person being monitored is engaging
    4. The times at which each video or audio tap recording is commenced and terminated
    5. The time which each suspected criminal offense is observed along with a notation of the reading on the meter, counter, or device specified in the controls that identifies the point on the video tape at which such offense was recorded.
    6. Time of termination of surveillance
    7. A summary of the results of the surveillance

5.2.19. The Little River Casino Resort shall ensure that procedures are established that require a reasonable effort will be made to repair each malfunction of the surveillance system equipment required by this regulation within forty-eight (48) hours after the malfunction is discovered.

5.2.20. The Little River Casino Resort shall ensure that procedures are established that require surveillance to provide alternative camera coverage or other security measures (such as additional supervisory or security personnel, to protect the subject activity) if a dedicated camera malfunction.

5.2.21. Each video camera shall be installed in a manner that will prevent it from being readily obstructed, tampered with, or disabled by patrons or employees.

5.2.22. Each video camera required by the standards set forth in the Commission's regulations, NIGC-MICS, or any other applicable gaming rule or regulation shall have the capability of having its field of view displayed on a video monitor and recorded.

5.2.23. Table Game requirements:

  1. There shall be a minimum of one (1) PTZ camera per two (2) table games and surveillance must be capable of taping and playing back with sufficient clarity to identify the following:
    1. Patrons
    2. Dealers
    3. Simultaneously, the table bank inventory, configuration of wagers, card values, table number,and game outcome
  2. There shall be a minimum of one dedicated camera over each table game that provides an overall view of the entire table with sufficient clarity to identify patrons and dealers.
  3. The craps tables shall have a minimum of two (2) dedicated cross-view cameras covering both ends of the tables.
  4. The roulette table shall have one (1) overhead-dedicated camera covering the roulette wheel and one (1) dedicated camera providing an overview of the play of the table.
  5. Each progressive table game with a potential jackpot of $10,000.00 or more shall be recorded by a dedicated cameras that provide coverage of the following:
    1. The table surface, sufficient that the card values and card suits can be clearly identified
    2. An overall view of the entire table with clarity to identify patrons and dealers
    3. A view of the progressive meter amount. If more than one table is linked to the same progressive jackpot meter, only one meter needs to be recorded
    4. All big wheel games shall have one (1) dedicated camera viewing the wheel.

5.2.24. Keno requirements:

  1. The surveillance system shall possess the capability to monitor the keno ball drawing device or the random number generator which shall be recorded during the course of the draw by a dedicated camera or automatically activated camera with sufficient clarity to identify the balls drawn or numbers selected.
  2. The surveillance system shall monitor and record general activities in each keno game area with sufficient clarity to identify the employees performing the different functions

5.2.25. Bingo requirements:

  1. The surveillance system shall possess the capability to monitor the bingo ball drawing device or the random number generator which shall be recorded during the course of the draw by a dedicated camera or automatically activated camera with sufficient clarity to identify the balls drawn or numbers selected.
  2. The surveillance system in the bingo game area shall monitor and record the game board and the activities of the employees responsible for drawing, calling, and entering the balls drawn or numbers selected.

5.2.26. Cage and Vault requirements:

  1. The surveillance system shall monitor and record a general overview of activities occurring in each cage and vault area with sufficient clarity to identify employees within the cage.
  2. The surveillance system shall monitor and record a general overview of activities occurring in each cage and vault area with sufficient clarity to identify employees and patrons at the counter areas.
  3. Each cashier/work station shall be equipped with one (1) stationary overhead camera covering the transaction area.
  4. The surveillance system shall have an overview of cash transactions. This overview shall include the customer, the employee and the surrounding area.
  5. Each cage and vault area shall have at a minimum one (1) PTZ camera.
  6. Non-customer areas of the cage shall have two (2) dedicated cameras with cross views preventing blind spots, and at least one (1) PTZ camera.
  7. The vault cage shall have two (2) dedicated cameras with cross views preventing blind spots.
  8. The cage or vault area in which fills and credits are transacted shall be monitored and recorded by a dedicated camera or motion activated dedicated camera, that provides coverage with sufficient clarity to identify chip values and the amounts on the fill and credit slips.
  9. Each hard and soft count area shall have at a minimum, two (2) dedicated cameras (which are recorded) with cross views preventing blind spots, and at least one (1) PTZ camera. Coverage is required for the following areas:
    1. All doors to the soft and hard count rooms
    2. All wrapping machines
    3. Table game drop box storage rack (or area)
    4. All areas where uncounted coin and currency may be stored during the drop and count process
    5. Safes
    6. All areas where currency is sorted, stacked, counted, verified, or stored during the count process
  10. The soft count room shall possess audio recording capabilities.
  11. Each hard and soft count workstation shall have a dedicated overhead camera.
  12. All soft count room counting surfaces must be continuously monitored by a dedicated camera during the soft count process.
  13. Each hard count room scale shall have one dedicated overhead camera with sufficient clarity to view any attempted manipulation of recorded data.

5.2.27. Electronic Gaming Devices requirements:

  1. Every electronic gaming device shall be able to be viewed by at least one (1) PTZ camera.
  2. All progressive electronic gaming devices shall be monitored and recorded by dedicated cameras. The cameras shall provide coverage of the following:
    1. All patrons and employees at the machine
    2. The face of the machine with sufficient clarity to identify the pay out line(s)

5.2.28. All stationary banks used by change runners on the gaming floor shall be covered by a dedicated overview camera, covering the bank and general area.

5.2.29. The surveillance system shall have cameras to monitor and record a general overview of the activities occurring at each change cart garage.

5.2.30. All entrances and exits to the gaming facility shall be monitored by stationary cameras.

5.2.31. Cameras or security shall be positioned to enable coverage of entire exterior of the gaming facility.

5.2.32. The interior of elevators used in the transportation on monies and personnel at the same time shall be monitored by a camera.

5.2.33. There shall be sufficient number of monitors and recorders to simultaneously display and record multiple gaming and count room activities, and record the views of all dedicated cameras and motion activated cameras.


Regulations of the Little River Gaming Commission
Adopted - September 15, 1999
Reaffirmed - May 16, 2001
Updated: June 6, 2001 (10:14am)


CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Title 25-Indians
Chapter I-Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
Subchapter B - Law and Order
Part 11 - Law and Order on Indian Reservations
Digitizer's Note: In its document, the tribe refers to this section of the CFR beginning with
Subpart C. Criminal Procedure #11.300 and ends with #11.450.

 

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