8 M.R.S. §1351: Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Board. "Board" means the Gambling Control Board established under section 1002.

2. Direct consideration. "Direct consideration" means a coin, token or other representation of value that may be purchased by a person or received through a bonus or promotion and that is used for playing or participating in an online sweepstakes game.

3. Dual-currency system of payment. "Dual-currency system of payment" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate with direct consideration or indirect consideration or that is otherwise designed in a manner that:

A. Prevents a person from directly purchasing coins, tokens or other representations of value that are redeemable for any cash prize, cash award or cash equivalents or the chance to win any cash prize, cash award or cash equivalents; and

B. Encourages a person to purchase services, products, coins, tokens or other representations of value that are not exchangeable for a prize, an award, cash or cash equivalents or a chance to win a prize, an award, cash or cash equivalents in order for that person to obtain the coins, tokens or other representations of value that are exchangeable for prizes, awards, cash or cash equivalents or a chance to win a prize, an award, cash or cash equivalents.

The unit may adopt rules to further define what constitutes a dual-currency system of payment. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

4. Indirect consideration. "Indirect consideration" means a coin, token or other representation of value that:

A. Is provided for free through a promotion or bonus or with the purchase of a related product, service or activity; and

B. May be exchanged for a prize, an award, cash or cash equivalents or a chance to win a prize, an award, cash or cash equivalents.

As used in this subsection, “related product, service or activity” includes a coin, token or other representation of value that may be used for direct consideration.

5. Licensee. "Licensee" means a person that holds any one of the following licenses:

A. A license issued under chapter 31;

B. A license issued under chapter 33;

C. A license issued under chapter 35;

D. A license issued under chapter 39; or

E. A license issued under Title 17, chapter 62.

6. Online sweepstakes game. "Online sweepstakes game" means any game, contest or promotion that:

A. Is available on the Internet and accessible on a mobile telephone, computer terminal or similar access device;

B. Uses a dual-currency system of payment; and

C. Simulates casino-style gaming, including, but not limited to, slot machines, poker and other table games, lottery games, bingo or sports wagering.

7. Unit. "Unit" means the Gambling Control Unit established as a bureau within the Department of Public Safety under Title 25, section 2902, subsection 12.