68 IAC 2-6.5-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this rule, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Control program" means the software that operates the player terminal's functions, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Pay table. (B) Game program. (C) Game logic. (D) Random number generator. (E) Denominations. (F) User interface elements for the game. A control program may run independently on the player terminal, or it may require information generated by the server to function. A control program may exist on a server or on a player terminal, or both. (2) "Data library" means the electronic repository of all approved data files that may be downloaded to player terminals or utilized to facilitate game play on a SSEGS or SHEGS, including: (A) control programs; (B) firmware; (C) peripheral firmware; (D) configuration data; and (E) any other software that may be downloaded to a player terminal. (3) "Electronic multiplayer table system" means a combination of: (A) one (1) or more servers; and (B) multiple player terminals; that function collectively for the purpose of electronically simulating multiplayer table game operations either without a live host, or with a live host whose duties are limited to the functions described in 68 IAC 1-1-82. (4) "Host-assisted electronic multiplayer table system" means a combination of: (A) one (1) or more servers; and (B) multiple player terminals; that function collectively for the purpose of electronically simulating multiplayer table game operations with the assistance of a dealer or live host whose duties are not limited to the functions described in 68 IAC 1-1-82. (5) "Player terminal" means the device that a patron utilizes to interact with a game on any SHEGS, SSEGS, electronic multiplayer table system, or host-assisted electronic multiplayer table system. The term includes, but may not be limited to, a device on which or from which a player does one (1) or more of the following: (A) Places a wager. (B) Views graphics from the game. (C) Hears audio from the game. (D) Provides input to the game. (E) Receives notification of the outcome of a game. (6) "Server" means the host computer that is the primary source of the system controls and information for player terminals. (7) "Server-hosted electronic gaming system" or "SHEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1) or more player terminals that: (A) is linked by a computer network; (B) does not electronically simulate multiplayer table game operations; (C) does not contain player terminals that are capable of player functionality if they are disconnected from the system; and (D) determines the outcome of the game at the time of patron play by a random number generator that resides on the server or servers. (8) "Server-supported electronic gaming system" or "SSEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1) or more player terminals that: (A) is linked by a computer network that facilitates the transfer of the control program from the server or servers to the player terminals; (B) does not electronically simulate multiplayer table game operations; (C) allows each player terminal to be capable of complete player functionality if disconnected from the system; and (D) determines the outcome of the game at the time of patron play by a random number generator that resides in the player terminal. (b) A casino licensee may utilize a SSEGS or SHEGS for gaming that: (1) has been tested and approved by the commission under 68 IAC 2-6-2 through 68 IAC 2-6-4; and (2) complies with 68 IAC 2-6-5, 68 IAC 2-6-6(a), 68 IAC 2-6-6(b), 68 IAC 2-6-7 through 68 IAC 2-6-14, 68 IAC 2-6-16 through 68 IAC 2-6-19, 68 IAC 2-6-21 through 68 IAC 2-6-43, 68 IAC 2-6-46, and any other applicable standards adopted by the commission. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-5(10) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. The par sheet for each game on a SSEGS or SHEGS must be submitted to the commission before the game is placed into service. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-6(c) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. Any conversion must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this rule. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-8(d) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-21 does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. Any changes to the rules of play must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this document [rule].