Approval Of Gaming Devices; And The Operation Of New Inter-Casino Linked

Approval Of Gaming Devices; And The Operation Of New Inter-Casino Linked Systems; Applications And Procedures. (a) A manufacturer or distributor shall not distribute a gaming device in this state and a licensee shall not offer a gaming device for play unless it has been approved by the Commission or is offered for play pursuant to a field test ordered by the Executive Director. (b) An operator of an inter-casino linked system shall not install and operate a new inter- casino linked system in this state and a licensee shall not offer any gaming device or game for play that is part of such a system unless operation of the inter-casino linked system and all gaming devices or games that are part of or connected to the inter-casino linked system have been approved by the Executive Director or are offered for play pursuant to a field test ordered by the Executive Director. (c) Applications for approval of a new gaming device or to operate a new inter-casino linked system must be made and processed in such manner and using such forms as the Executive Director may prescribe. Only licensed manufacturers may apply for approval of a new gaming device. Only operators may apply for approval to operate a new inter- casino linked system. Each application must include, in addition to such other items or information as the Executive Director may require: 1. A complete, comprehensive, and technically accurate description and explanation in both technical and lay language of the manner in which the device or inter-casino linked system operates, signed under penalty of perjury; 2. A statement under penalty of perjury in such form as required by the Executive Director, that to the best of the manufacturer's knowledge, the gaming device meets the standards of Regulations Part 4 Rule 12.4, or, in the case of an inter-casino linked system, that to the best of the operator’s knowledge, the system meets the standards of Regulations Part 4 Rule 12.4; 3. In the case of a gaming device, a copy of all executable software, including data and graphic information, and a copy of all source code for programs that cannot be reasonably demonstrated to have any use other than in a gaming device, submitted on electronically readable, unalterable media; 4. In the case of a gaming device, a copy of all graphical images displayed on the gaming device including, but not limited to, reel strips, rules, instructions and paytables; and 5. In the case of an inter-casino linked system: i. An operator’s manual; ii. An internal control system; iii. A hold harmless agreement; iv. A graphical representation in such form as required by the Executive Director of the system theme and all related signage; and v. Information sufficient to calculate a theoretical payoff schedule amount including, but not limited to, the base and reset amounts, the total contribution percentage and a breakdown of that percentage including contribution rates to all progressive payoff schedules and all reset funds, the odds of winning the progressive payoff schedule and the amount of the wager required to win the progressive payoff schedule. (Adopted: 09/25/1991; Amended: 09/15/2004.)