Virginia Law

A. All wagering terminals shall have video displays that clearly identify the entertaining game theme, if any, being used to offer pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing. The video display shall make available the rules of the historical horse racing wager and the award that will be paid to the patron when the patron obtains a specific win.

B. All paytable information, rules of play, and help screen information shall be available to a patron prior to placing a wager.

C. All wagering terminals shall have video displays that make available to the patron the rules of any features or interactive functions that may occur on the patron interface as part of the entertaining display of the wager and its outcome.

D. The video display shall clearly indicate whether awards are designated in credits or currency.

E. All wagering terminals shall display the following information to the patron at all times the wagering terminal is available for patron wager input:

1. The patron's current credit balance in currency or credits;

2. The current bet amount;

3. The amount won for the last completed game until the next game starts or betting options are modified;

4. The patron options selected for the last completed game until the next game starts or a new selection is made; and

5. A disclaimer stating "Malfunction Voids All Pays" or some equivalent wording approved by the commission. This may be presented as a permanent sign on the terminal.

F. The default game display upon terminal reset shall not be a false winning outcome.

G. Entertaining game features that simulate bonus or free games shall meet the following requirements:

1. The initiation of a bonus or free game shall only be based on the result of the wager placed by the patron on the result of the historical horse race selected for the wager;

2. The bonus or free game shall not require additional money to be wagered by the patron;

3. The entertaining display shall make it clear to the patron that the patron is in bonus mode to avoid the possibility of the patron unknowingly leaving the wagering terminal while in a bonus mode; and

4. If the bonus or free game requires an input from the patron, the terminal shall provide a means to complete the bonus or free game from a touch screen or hard button.

H. Electronic metering displays shall:

1. At all times include all credits or cash available for the patron to wager or cash out unless the terminal is in an error or malfunction state. This information is not required when the patron is viewing a menu or help screen item;

2. Reflect the value of every prize at the end of a wager and add it to the patron's credit meter, except for handpays; and

3. Show the cash value collected by the patron upon a cashout unless the terminal is in an error or malfunction state.

I. A wager is complete when the final transfer to the patron's credit meter takes place or when all credits wagered are lost.