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STATE OF WASHINGTONGAMBLING COMMISSIONJune 18, 2021Sent via email to Nyoung@galaxygaming.comNicole YoungGalaxy Gaming6480 Cameron Street, Suite 305Las Vegas, NV 89118RE: Ricochet Poker, Submission #3048Dear Nicole YoungThank you for requesting approval to market the card game Ricochet Poker to Washington Statecommercial card rooms and Tribal casinos. Based on our review of the documentation wereceived from Galaxy Gaming, the Washington State Gambling Commission will approve thegame under the conditions listed below:The game shall be played and operated under the terms and conditions set forth under theRicochet Poker rules of play you provided and are enclosed.Commercial Card RoomsCommercial card room operators seeking to operate this game must first submit theirinternal controls and receive approval from the Commission prior to implementing.Manufacturers and distributors of graphic layouts and/or any other equipment associatedwith the game must be licensed by the state prior to the sale of the equipment.Tribal CasinosEach Tribal Gaming Operation must request and obtain approval from their respective TribalGaming Agencies (TGA).Before TGA allows your game to operate, they will seek concurrence from our agency aswell.In addition to your approved rules, the Tribal submission to us must include all supplementalinformation required by Tribal-State Compact Appendix A, Section 18.P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 486-3440901 N. Monroe St., Suite 240, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 325-7900wsgc.wa.gov

Nicole YoungJune 15, 2021Page 2 of 2Manufacturers and distributors of graphic layouts and/or any other equipment associatedwith the game must be certified by the state and licensed by the Tribe prior to the sale ofthe equipment.During our review, we noted Galaxy Gaming has an ongoing financial agreement with CrabFragment for the placement of Ricochet Poker in Washington card rooms. Because of this, CrabFragment is a substantial interest holder and must maintain their Washington service suppliergaming license for continued authorization in Washington.Furthermore, any modifications to this game may affect this approval. Contact the Commissionshould you contemplate modifications. If you have any questions on commercialimplementation, please contact Brian Lane at (509) 387-7095. If you have any questions onTribal implementation, please contact Kelly Main at (206) 423-4260.Thank you for your cooperation and willingness to comply with the gambling laws ofWashington State.Sincerely,Gary DrumhellerInterim Assistant DirectorLicensing, Regulation, and Enforcement DivisionEnclosurecc:Jim Nicks, Special Agent in Charge, Regulation UnitCathy Harvey, Special Agent in Charge, Tribal Gaming UnitKelly Main, Special Agent Supervisor, Tribal Gaming UnitJess Lohse, Special Agent, Regulation UnitBrian Lane, Special Agent, Regulation UnitFileP.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 486-3440901 N. Monroe St., Suite 240, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 325-7900wsgc.wa.gov

Rules of PlayWashington6480 Cameron Street Suite 305 Las Vegas, Nevada 89118 (702) 939-3254 FAX: (702) 939-3255www.galaxygaming.com5/28/211

Game DescriptionRicochet Poker is a poker-based game for up to 7 players using a standard 52-card deck. The object ofthe game is to have the best poker hand, against other players and the dealer, to win a pot made up oflosing Ante and Play wagers. Ricochet Poker also contains optional bonus wagers that are not dependentCasino operators choose which bonus wagers they will offer, subject to any restrictions containedwithin these Rules of Play. Each bonus wager may be made at the player’s option and there is noeffect on the primary game and no changes in player strategy. Minimum and maximum wagering limitsare established by the casino operator in accordance with the limits set in WAC 230-15-040, WAC 23015-140, or their specific regulatory body.Rules of Play1. To begin each round, each player and the dealer must place an equal Ante wager; the wageramount is set by the operator. Players may also place optional Rapid Fire, Hedge Bet, PocketBonus, and/or House or Progressive Jackpot wagers.a. The dealer places their Ante wager on the circle labeled Pot on the layout.2. Players are dealt two cards face up and the dealer is dealt five cards face up.a. The dealer receives all five cards with their Ante wager and does not place any additionalwagers.3.two cards and the4. Once all optional bonus wagers are reconciled, the dealer evaluates if their five-card hand is equalto or better than the Kickout Hand limit (see Appendix A), based on the number of players (hand)active in that round.a. If the dealer s five-card hand meets the Kickout Hand limit, their hand is folded.5.remains active, they will evaluate if their five-card handtwo-6. With action to one player at a time, the dealer begins with the player with the lowest ranking twocard hand, and proceeds to each player from lowest to highest ranking. When acting in turn,players can see the hand rankings they will need to beat when deciding whether to Play or Fold.a. Tied two-card hands are resolved by suit ranking: (from lowest to highest) Clubs,Diamonds, Hearts, and Spades.i. For example, if Player-1 has a 6d-6h and Player-2 has a 6s-6c, Player-1 would actfirst since their hand is lower, as Playerhas the highest-ranking suit.5/28/212

7. When it is their turn to act, each player has the option to Play or Fold:a. If a player chooses to Fold, their Ante wager is collected and moved to the Pot circle, andthe cards are discarded.b. If a player chooses to Play, they must place a Play wager equal to the Ante and will bedealt three additional cards, completing their five-card hand.i.8.-card hand is now evaluated against the corresponding AnteBonus paytable, regardless of whether it is the highest hand in play (Appendix B).five-card hand is evaluated as follows:a. If their hand beats the highest five-card hand(s) showing (including the dealer s), thelower-ranking hand(s) are discarded and their Ante and Play wagers are moved to the Potcircle.b. If their hand does not beat the highest hand(s) showing including all five and two-cardhands their hand is discarded and their Ante and Play wagers are moved to the Potcircle.c. If theiragainst the dealer.d. If their; players win all tiesfive-card hand, all tied hands remain active.9. The game ends after all players have acted in turn. At that point, the highest-ranking hand (playeror dealer) takes the pot.a. If the last player to act has the highest ranking two-card hand (including against the-card hand), then that player does not need to place a Play wager in order towin the pot.b. If the game ends with a tie between players, the pot is split between them, with the oddchip going to the player who acted last.EquipmentThis game will use the Galaxy Gaming owned Andromeda Bonus Jackpot System Series 3d or higher.Jackpot meter displays will not contain additional intelligence or functionality, including but not limited tonetwork capability, wired or wireless.If operators use an automatic shuffle machine, it must be a WSGC approved model, manufactured by aWSGC licensed manufacturer.Gambling PromotionsA gambling promotion may be added to any of the bonus wagers at the discretion of the casino operatorand with the written consent of Galaxy Gaming.5/28/213

Optional Bonus WagersOperators choose which optional bonus wager(s) they will offer and set all minimum and maximumwagering limits.Rapid FirePlayers win if their initial two-card hand beats (or ties-cardhand can only rank as a high-card or a pair and cannot be a straight, flush, or straight flush. As such,The player loses against any dealer hand higher than a pair.When comparing high-card and pair hands, the highest ranking twokicker is not used.A tie is defined as an identical twoPays are based on the corresponding paytable in Appendix C.Hedge BetPlayers win if thepaytable in Appendix D.-card hand achieves a winning event as displayed on the correspondingPocket BonusPlayers win if their initial two-card hand achieves a winning event as displayed on the correspondingpaytable in Appendix E.House and Progressive JackpotsOperators may choose to offer up to two jackpot game options on a layout using two independentwagering sensors and displaying two independent jackpot amountsEach jackpot sensor is considered a separate gameProgressive Jackpots cannot be linked with House JackpotsAll jackpots on a table must be of a single jackpot type (House or Progressive)Operators can only offer one jackpot game option per sensorMini-Royal House or Progressive JackpotPlayers win if their three-card hand, formed by their first twowinning event as displayed on the corresponding paytable in Appendix F.saStraight Flush House or Progressive JackpotPlayers win if their seven-card hand, formed by their first two carda winning event as displayed on the corresponding paytable in Appendix G.5/28/21achieves4

Five-Card Linked House or Progressive JackpotPlayers win if their five-card hand, formed byfirst twoachieves a winning event as displayed on the corresponding paytable in Appendix H.Seven Card Linked House or Progressive JackpotPlayers win if their best five-card hand, out of the seven cards formed by thefirst two cards ands a winning event as displayed on the corresponding paytable in AppendixI.House and Progressive Jackpot DefinitionIf operated as a House Jackpot, the table display does not increment after each wager is placed.All HouseHouse Jackpot prizes are paidby the casino and are not components of any progressive prize contest. Player wagers do notaccrue to any guaranteed player fund. The displayed House Jackpot prize may be modified orIf operated as a Progressive Jackpot, the table display should increment after each wager isplaced. Casino operators must follow the rules contained in WAC 230-15-680 through WAC 23015-720. Prizes displayed are considered to be held in escrow by the casino operator who actsas the custodian of the funds for the benefit of the players. Operators offering progressivejackpots must: (1) Ensure specific wager limits on progressive wagers to ensure all funds areaccounted for; and (2) Maintain and account for all funds collected for progressive jackpot games.must define how the Jackpots are configured and how they arewon and if operated as a House or a Progressive game.5/28/215

Appendix AKickout HandsNumber ofPlayers (Hands)1234567Minimum Dealer Hand for KickoutPT-FLT-KH-01PT-FLT-KH-02Pair of Kings with a Queen (KKQ)Pair of Aces with a Queen (AAQ)Pair of Aces (AA)Two Pair (2233)Two Pair, Aces High (AA22)Three-of-a-Kind (222)Three-of-a-Kind (QQQ)Straight (A2345)Two Pair, Aces High (AA22)Three-of-a-Kind (222)Three-of-a-Kind (QQQ)Straight (A2345)Notes1.5/28/21Kickout Hands are determined based on the number live (active) hands per round.6

Appendix BAnte BonusHandRoyal FlushStraight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull 2.3.5/28/21All pays are to 1, relative to the Ante wager only.Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.The Ante Bonus is available to all players that have placed a Play wager. The only exception being a player that is last to act andwhose two-card hand beats all remaining five-card hand(s). That player does not place a Play wager, but will receive three more cardsto evaluate the Ante Bonus.7

Appendix CRapid FireTriggering EventPlayer sNotes1.2.3.5/28/21to-card hand can only rank as a high-card or pair and not as a straight, flush, or straight flush.high-card hand.The dealer s kicker is only used when comparing their high-card hand8

Appendix DHedge BetHandRoyal FlushStraight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull HouseFlushStraightThree-of-a-KindTwo PairPair 0200755025531LossNotes1.2.5/28/21Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.9

Appendix EPocket BonusHandPocket Rockets (Pair of Aces)Ace Plus a Face (Suited)Ace Plus a Face (Off TPB-033020104Notes1.2.5/28/21Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.10

Appendix FMini-Royal House or Progressive JackpotHandMini-Royal (Suit Specific)PT-BJSTCPRMR-01PaysPT-BJSTCPR-MRE01Pays EnvyPT-BJSTCPR-MRE02Pays Envy100%100% 500 500 25 500 25Straight Flush 75 100- 70-Three of a Kind 50 90- 60- 5-- 6-Mini-Royal (Other)Straight 100 100% 100Notes1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.5/28/21The jackpot wager is not returned.Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.To qualify for an Envy pay, at least one player must win a qualifying progressive award. All other players who have placed a progressivewager that round, but have not received the progressive award, will receive the listed Envy pay.A Mini-Royal is a suited A-K-Q.Mini-Royal (-Royal hand must be of a predetermined specific suit, chosen by the operator anddisplayed on the TableVision. Mini-Royal hands of other suits are awarded the Mini-Royal (Other) payout.Prizes shown as a percentage mean the player receives that percentage of the corresponding displayed Jackpot. Percentage paysare the only payouts deducted from the jackpot meterPrizes shown as a dollar amount mean the player receives a fixed dollar amount.All settings and pays, listed in the above paytables, are based off a fixed 1 wager. The operator may select a different fixed wageramount. If the Jackpot is configured with a different fixed wager amount, pays are multiplied accordingly and displayed on theTableVision image. It is also recommended that seed/reseed values are multiplied accordingly when operating a progressive jackpot.11

Appendix GStraight Flush House or Progressive Jackpot7-Card Straight %PT-BJSHCF-SF08a/b100%6-Card Straight Flush10%10%100%100%10%100%5-Card Straight Flush 250 900 200 250 250 2504-Card Straight Flush 40 50 40 40 50 503-Card Straight Flush 3- 3 3 3 -SF09100%6-Card (King High or Lower) Straight Flush10%10%10%5-Card Straight Flush 250 800 2504-Card Straight Flush 40 50 503-Card Straight Flush 3-3Hand7-Card or 6-Card Ace High Straight yPaysEnvy7-Card Straight Flush100% 200100% 2006-Card Straight Flush100% 200100% 2005-Card Straight Flush 200- 250-4-Card Straight Flush 40- 40-3-Card Straight Flush 3- 3-Hand7-Card or 6-Card Ace HighStraight Flush6-Card (King High or Lower)Straight Flush5-Card Straight sEnvyPT-BJS-HCF-SF-E05PaysEnvy100% 250100% 250100% 25010%-10%-10%- 250- 800- 250-4-Card Straight Flush 40- 50- 50-3-Card Straight Flush 3--- 3-Notes:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.5/28/21The jackpot wager is not returned.Only the highest qualifying hand is paid. If a-card hand contains more than one straight flush, only the highestranking straight flush will be paid.An Ace may be used as either the lowest or highest rank of the suit.To qualify for an Envy pay, at least one player must win a qualifying jackpot award. All other players who have placed the jackpotwager that round will receive the listed Envy pay. Players cannot receive an Envy pay on their own hand.Prizes shown as a percentage mean the player receives that percentage of the corresponding displayed Jackpot. Percentage paysare the only payouts deducted from the jackpot meterPrizes shown as a dollar amount mean the player receives a fixed dollar amount.All settings and pays, listed in the above paytables, are based off a fixed 1 wager. The operator may select a different fixed wageramount. If the Jackpot is configured with a different fixed wager amount, pays are multiplied accordingly and displayed on theTableVision image. It is also recommended that seed/reseed values are multiplied accordingly when operating a progressive jackpot.12

Appendix HFive-Card Linked House or Progressive JackpotHandRoyal FlushStraight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull -BJS5CL-01100% 1500 250 100 50 25 5LossPT-BJS5CL-02100% 2500 250 100 50 25 5LossHand5-Card Royal Flush5-Card Straight Flush4-Card Straight Flush5-Card Flush4-Card FlushHandRoyal FlushStraight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull HouseFlushStraightThree-of-a-KindPT-BJS5CL-03100% 1000 200 100 75 20 5LossPT-BJS5CL-06100% 500 200 50 5PT-BJS5CL-04100% 2000 250 75 50 20 5LossPT-BJS5CL-07100% 1000 200 50 5PT-BJS-5CL-E01PT-BJS5CL-05100%100% 250 75 50 20 5 3PT-BJS5CL-08100% 2500 150 75 5PT-BJS5CL-09100% 1500 250 75 50 20 10LossPT-BJS5CL-10100%100% 200 75 50 30 5 3PT-BJS5CL-11100% 500 200 75 5PT-BJS-5CL-E03PayEnvyPayEnvy100%10% 300 50 40 30 9 1000 300-100%10% 250 75 50 25 10 1000 250-Notes:1.2.3.4.5.6.5/28/21The jackpot wager is not returned.Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.To qualify for an Envy pay, at least one player must win a qualifying progressive award. All other players who have placed the jackpotwager that round will receive the listed Envy pay. Players cannot receive an Envy pay on their own hand.Prizes shown as a percentage mean the player receives that percentage of the corresponding displayed Jackpot. Percentage paysare the only payouts deducted from the jackpot meterPrizes shown as a dollar amount mean the player receives a fixed dollar amount.All settings and pays, listed in the above paytables, are based off a fixed 1 wager. The operator may select a different fixed wageramount. If the Jackpot is configured with a different fixed wager amount, pays are multiplied accordingly and displayed on theTableVision image. It is also recommended that seed/reseed values are multiplied accordingly when operating a progressive jackpot.13

Appendix ISeven-Card Linked House or Progressive JackpotHand5-Card Royal Flush5-Card Straight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull House5-Card FlushPT-BJS7CL-01100% 500 100 5 2PT-BJS7CL-02100% 250 75 10 1PT-BJS-7CL-E01PayEnvyHand5-Card Royal Flush5-Card Straight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull House5-Card Flush100% 500 100 5 2 250-Hand5-Card Royal Flush5-Card Straight FlushFour-of-a-KindFull House5-Card FlushPT-BJS7CL-03100% 1000 50 5 1PT-BJS7CL-04100% 500 75 5 2PT-BJS-7CL-E02PayEnvy100% 250 75 10 1 250-PT-BJS7CL-05100% 250 125 7 2PT-BJS7CL-06100% 200 100 10 2PT-BJS-7CL-E03PayEnvy100% 500 75 5 2 100-PT-BJS-7CL-E04PayEnvy100% 200 100 10 2 250-Notes:1.2.3.4.5.6.5/28/21The jackpot wager is not returned.Only the highest qualifying hand is paid.To qualify for an Envy pay, at least one player must win a qualifying progressive award. All other players who have placed the jackpotwager that round will receive the listed Envy pay. Players cannot receive an Envy pay on their own hand.Prizes shown as a percentage mean the player receives that percentage of the corresponding displayed Jackpot. Percentage paysare the only payouts deducted from the jackpot meterPrizes shown as a dollar amount mean the player receives a fixed dollar amount.All settings and pays, listed in the above paytables, are based off a fixed 1 wager. The operator may select a different fixed wageramount. If the Jackpot is configured with a different fixed wager amount, pays are multiplied accordingly and displayed on theTableVision image. It is also recommended that seed/reseed values are multiplied accordingly when operating a progressive jackpot.14

Appendix JExample Layouts5/28/2115

Rules of Play 1. To begin each round, each player and the dealer must place an equal Ante wager; the wager amount is set by the operator. Players may also place optional Rapid Fire, Hedge Bet, Pocket Bonus, and/or House or Progressive Jackpot wagers. a. The dealer places their Ante wager on the circle labeled Pot on the layout. 2.