Wireless Technology

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements for using wireless electronic products in the conduct of bingo games. (1) Pursuant to section 313.005(3), RSMo, a bingo card monitoring device shall not communicate with any other bingo card monitoring device, computer, or electronic device once provided to the patron; however, each bingo card monitoring device may receive wireless information from the system solely for the purpose of calling balls and advancing games. (2) Bingo faces shall not be loaded wirelessly on an electronic bingo card monitoring device after that device has been provided to the patron. (3) All aspects of a wireless network, including all hardware and software used therein, shall be subject to testing by the commission or an approved independent testing laboratory GAMING COMMISSION designated by the commission, and review and approval by the commission prior to the sale, installation, or use of the network by a licensed organization or in a licensed bingo facility and following installation, prior to any changes thereto, or at any other time the commission deems appropriate, the cost for which in all cases shall be borne by the licensed manufacturer. (4) The licensed manufacturer shall ensure the commission is provided at least five (5) days advanced written notice of any proposed changes or upgrades to an approved existing wireless network by an authorized representative of the licensed manufacturer, which shall include, without limitation— (A) A description of the reason(s) for the proposed modification; (B) A list of the component(s) and program(s) or version(s) to be modified or replaced; (C) A description of any operating process(es) that will be affected; (D) The method to be used to complete the proposed modification; (E) The date the proposed modification will be installed and the estimated time for completion; (F) The name, title, and employer of the person(s) to perform the installation; and (G) A diagrammatic representation of the proposed hardware design change. (5) Any changes or upgrades to an approved existing wireless network shall be performed by an authorized representative of the licensed manufacturer. All changes or upgrades shall be conducted while on-site. AUTHORITY: sections 313.005 and 313.065, RSMo 2016, and section 313.040, RSMo Supp. 2024.* Original rule filed Jan. 27, 2006, effective Sept. 30, 2006. Amended: Filed June 25, 2015, effective Feb. 29, 2016. Amended: Filed June 30, 2016, effective Feb. 28, 2017. Amended: Filed Aug. 29, 2024, effective March 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.005, RSMo 1981, amended 1982, 1984, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2010; 313.040, RSMo 1981, amended 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2010, 2014, 2018; and 313.065, RSMo 1981, amended 1993, 1995.