A digital video surveillance system is required when conducting a paddlewheel game with a paddlewheel table. If the digital video surveillance system at a paddlewheel table is not operating properly and providing a clear, unobstructed view of the table and wheel, the paddlewheel table must be closed.
The digital video surveillance system must meet the following specifications:
Specific information regarding the video surveillance system is provided at the special training class conducted by the Gambling Control Board. Additional requirements may apply to new and upgraded video surveillance systems. Contact the Gambling Control Board to ensure your system meets all current requirements.
Within 14 calendar days of the initial operation or within 14 days of switching the DVR system of a paddlewheel table, an organization must send a video recording of at least one day’s activity to the Board.
The Board will review the recording to verify that an organization is complying with rule requirements. If the Board determines the recording does not meet rule requirements or does not receive a recording, the organization will be advised to make corrections before resuming paddlewheel activity.
Only a gambling manager or authorized organization member/employee may:
Keep the system locked and inaccessible to the paddlewheel table operator and cashier.
On a weekly basis, an authorized person must review at a minimum one day’s activity per table. A log must be kept showing who conducted the review and when it was conducted.
The recordings must be kept in a safe and secure storage place for 90 days. The recordings may not be accessible to the paddlewheel table operator or cashier.