Operators must pay out progressive jackpot pull-tab prizes in the same way required for all other pull-tabs and must follow these requirements:

(1) Operators must pay at least the starting jackpot portion of the progressive jackpot with a check. They must record the check number along with all the information required in WAC 230-14-065; and

(2) Operators must immediately deface all jackpot winning tabs when received instead of within twenty-four hours.