Point-of-Sale System Requirements

Point-of-sale (POS) systems may be used in the conduct of paper pull-tabs. They may be purchased from any source. The use of a POS system is optional.

Paper pull-tab sellers must use the appropriate procedures and forms for documenting sales and reporting cash discrepancies.

The point-of-sale (POS) system must:

• preserve all existing data whenever electrical power to the POS system is interrupted;
• have at least one keyed lock with a multiple function position capable of restricting access to accounting and auditing functions;
• have a switch/lock that allows the point-of-sale system to operate only when a unique identification code has been entered;
• create a paper or magnetic media duplicate transaction journal following each transaction;
• separately record all sales and prize payouts for each game in play;
• accept a game’s serial number and ticket price;
• produce a print out of sales and prizes paid out for each game in play at any time; and
• print out a final game record and delete the game information from its transaction records after a game is closed.

This is a partial listing of POS system requirements. For complete information, refer to Minnesota Rules, part 7861.0280, subparts 9 and 10.

Security Requirements

If a point-of-sale system is used, your organization must:

• use the POS system exclusively for lawful gambling;
• assign a unique identification code to each employee or volunteer authorized to sell and redeem paper pull-tabs; and
• have sole responsibility for all keys used to operate the POS system.