Approval and Registration of Electronic Gaming Devices (EGDs)

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements regarding the approval and registration of EGDs. (1) The commission will review all EGDs for proper mechanical and electronic functioning. Before approval of an EGD, the commission may employ the services of an independent testing laboratory (ITL) to evaluate the device. (2) After completing evaluations of the EGD, the commission may approve the EGD for registration. (3) The Class B licensee shall not operate any EGD unless it is currently registered with the commission and has a commission registration number affixed to it. (4) The Class B licensee shall not alter the operation of registered EGDs and shall maintain the EGDs in a suitable condition. Each Class B licensee shall keep a written list in the Machine Entry Authorization Log of any repairs made to an EGD offered for play to the public. Repairs include, without limitation, replacement of parts that may affect the game’s outcome. The Class B licensee shall make the list available for inspection by the commission upon request. (5) The Class B licensee shall keep an EGD log, including the date of receipt; the serial number; the commission registration number; and effective July 30, 2025, the date of disposal for each EGD. (6) The Class B licensee shall not dispose of any EGD without prior written approval of the commission. AUTHORITY: sections 313.004 and 313.807, RSMo 2016, and sections 313.800 and 313.805, RSMo Supp. 2024.* Emergency rule filed Sept. 1, 1993, effective Sept. 20, 1993, expired Jan. 17, 1994. Emergency rule filed Jan. 5, 1994, effective Jan. 18, 1994, expired Jan. 30, 1994. Original rule filed Sept. 1, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Amended: Filed May 13, 1998, effective Oct. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed June 29, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 2024, effective July 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994, 2014; 313.800, RSMo 1991, amended 1992, 1993, 1994, 2005, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022; 313.805, RSMo 1991, amended 1992, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2010, 2021, 2022; and 313.807, RSMo 1991, amended 1992, 1993, 2000, 2012.