Testing, Certification, and Approval of Sports Wagering Equipment and Systems

PURPOSE: This rule establishes standards for testing, certification, and approval of sports wagering equipment and systems for use in Missouri. (1) All sports wagering equipment and systems must be tested and certified by a licensed independent testing laboratory (ITL) prior to sale or distribution by an SW Supplier licensee. (2) ITLs shall test and certify all sports wagering equipment and systems for compliance with Missouri laws, regulations, and adopted technical standards for use in Missouri. (3) All sports wagering equipment and systems testing shall be documented in a report issued by the ITL and provided to the commission which includes— (A) The extent to which the sports wagering equipment and systems meet the adopted technical standards; (B) Whether the sports wagering equipment and systems meet the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations; (C) The test script and version utilized during testing; (D) The unique identification code or signature, acceptable to and approved by the commission, assigned to each critical component; and (E) Any additional information necessary to ensure the integrity of the equipment and systems for approval. (4) A Retail, Mobile, SW Supplier, or Official League Data Provider applicant or licensee shall be responsible for any expenses, including any third-party expenses, associated with the testing, certification, installation, training, review, and approval of sports wagering equipment and systems. (5) The commission shall review the written test reports issued by the ITL and may evaluate all sports wagering equipment and systems for proper mechanical and electronic functioning. (6) After the review of the sports wagering equipment and systems, the commission may approve the sports wagering equipment or systems for use in Missouri or may deny the sports wagering equipment or systems that do not meet the standards of this rule. (7) Sports wagering equipment and systems shall be approved by the commission prior to use by a Retail or Mobile licensee. (8) The sports wagering system shall be tested and recertified by a licensed ITL at least once every twelve (12) months. Additional testing may be required if a substantial system change occurs, pursuant to 11 CSR 45-20.310. (9) The commission may suspend or revoke the approval of any sports wagering equipment and system without notice if the commission has good cause to believe the continued operation of the sports wagering equipment and system poses a threat to the security and integrity of the Missouri sports wagering industry. (10) The commission may issue temporary approval of any sports wagering equipment or system that has been previously tested and approved for operation in another jurisdiction similar to Missouri. (11) In determining whether to issue temporary approval, the commission may consider any relevant factor, including but not limited to— (A) Sports wagering equipment and system standards and testing in the other jurisdiction(s); (B) Date of the most recent testing; (C) Professional reputation and history of the supplier; (D) The best interests and needs of the Missouri sports wagering industry; and (E) Whether issuing temporary approval would pose a threat to the health, safety, good order, and general welfare of the people of the state of Missouri, the confidence and trust in the Missouri sports wagering industry, or to the integrity and security of the Missouri sports wagering industry. (12) The commission may rescind temporary approval at any time for any just cause. (13) Temporary approval shall expire after ninety (90) days. The commission may renew any temporary approval for good cause shown. AUTHORITY: section 39(g) of Article III, Mo. Const., section 313.004, RSMo 2016, and sections 313.800–313.850, RSMo 2016 and Supp. 2025.* Original rule filed May 14, 2025, effective Nov. 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994, 2014, and 313.800-313.850, see Revised Statutes of Missouri, 2016 and Supp. 2025.