25.05.040 Vendor Background Investigations

The Commission shall employ or otherwise engage an investigator to complete an investigation of a gaming vendor. This investigation shall include, at a minimum, the following steps:

(a) Verification of the vendor's business' incorporation status and qualifications to do business in the state where the gaming operation is located;

(b) Obtaining a business credit report, if available, and conducting a Better Business Bureau check on the vendor;

(c) Conducting a check of the vendor's business' credit history;

(d) Calling and questioning each of the references listed in the vendor application; and

(e) Conducting an investigation of the principals of the vendor's business, including facilitating a criminal history check, obtaining criminal history check results, obtaining a credit report, and interviewing the personal references listed.