Analysis of Questioned Electronic Gaming Devices (EGDs)

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the process for the analysis of questioned EGDs. (1) If the operation of any EGD is questioned due to an unexplainable game event or graphic anomaly by any Class B licensee, patron, or commission agent, the questioned device shall be examined in the presence of a commission agent and a representative of the Class B licensee. If the question cannot be resolved, the EGD shall be evaluated as determined by the commission. (2) If the evaluation is inconclusive, a commission agent may require the EGD be removed from service and secured in a locked area to preserve its forensic integrity. The EGD may then be transported to a licensed independent testing laboratory (ITL) where the device will be fully analyzed to determine the status and cause of the malfunction. All costs for transportation and analysis shall be borne by the Class B licensee. 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 Aug. 31, 2023, effective March 30, 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.