316 NAC 54-104. CASH DEVICE STANDARDS

REG-54-104 CASH DEVICE STANDARDS 104.01 DOR adopts the GLI-11: Gaming Devices Version 3.0, released on September 21, 2016, by Gaming Laboratories International as the standards to which all cash devices must comply, with the exception of those items specifically listed in 54-104.01A. These standards are the product of collaboration among testing laboratories, various state regulatory bodies, tribal gaming bodies, and other industry entities. These standards may be found on DOR’s website or upon request. 104.01A The following sections of GLI-11: Gaming Devices Version 3.0 are not adopted by DOR, are hereby excluded from DOR’s standards, and cannot be considered by an independent testing laboratory during its testing: 104.01A(1) The following portions of Chapter 1: 104.01(A)(1)(a) 1.1; 104.01(A)(1)(b) 1.2; 104.01(A)(1)(c) 1.4; 104.01(A)(1)(d) 1.5. 104.01A(2) The following portions of Chapter 4: 104.01A(2)(a) 4.5.4; 104.01A(2)(b) 4.6; 104.01A(2)(c) 4.7; 104.01A(2)(d) 4.8; 104.01A(2)(e) 4.10; 104.01A(2)(f) 4.11; 104.01A(2)(g) 4.12; 104.01A(2)(h) 4.14; 104.01A(2)(i) 4.18.1; 104.01A(2)(j) 4.19; 104.01A(2)(k) 4.20.1 through 4.20.3; 104.01A(2)(l) 4.20.6 through 4.20.12; 104.01A(2)(m) 4.21; 104.01A(2)(n) 4.23. 104.01B The GLI-11 standards adopted above do have standards regarding random number generators (RNGs). DOR understands that gaming software may require RNGs for various reasons that are not directly related to the skill required for a game. To this end, an RNG may be utilized by the device software so long as the skill aspect of the game is not affected by the RNG, and it is compliant with the GLI-11 standards to the extent possible. 104.01C If any item in these standards directly or indirectly conflicts with the Act or any other regulation, the Act and the Regulations take priority, and the testing laboratory must test accordingly. 104.01D If a laboratory is uncertain of what standard should apply, the laboratory should contact DOR directly to seek to clarification. 104.02 Game Limitations 104.02A No game may be placed on a device that has not been approved by DOR. 104.02B Once a game has been approved, the functionality or appearance of the game may not be changed in any way without prior approval from DOR. For purposes of these regulations, functionality will refer to the outward appearance of a game to the player, if the change will have an effect on the outcome of game play, or the record retention portion of a device. 104.02B(1) This approval process may require the game to be submitted for independent testing at the expense of the operator or distributor; 104.02B(2) At the time of application for device approval, an affidavit from the distributor affirming, that no functional changes will be made to the device or its games without prior approval from DOR; 104.02C No game may function similarly to or bear any outward appearance to any game regulated by DOR, which includes lotteries, raffles, pickle cards, bingo, or keno. 104.02D Progressively growing jackpots are permitted, but only on a per device, per game basis. Each game on each device may have its own progressively growing jackpot. Devices and games may not be linked. 104.02E If a device has more than one playing station, all playing stations must be functionally identical. This means that no advantage nor disadvantage may be given, nor can the play of the game be affected in any way by which playing station the player is using. 104.03 Internet Connectivity and Remote Access 104.03A Devices may be connected to the internet in accordance with the technical standards adopted in 54-104.01 and the laboratory report must reflect the device’s compliance. 104.03B Remote access to the device may be permitted for limited functions. Anyone proposing to access their devices remotely must demonstrate to DOR through the laboratory report, or otherwise, that security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access and to document all remote access attempts and security incidents. 104.03B(1) Remote access will be granted for only the following activities: 104.03B(1)(a) Monitoring the cash device and software; 104.03B(1)(b) Troubleshooting issues; 104.03B(1)(c) Scheduling functions such as hours of operation; 104.03B(1)(d) Performing view-only functions such as generating reports and downloading cash device and software information; 104.03B(1)(e) Other activities if approved by DOR. 104.03B(2) No updates to the software which affect gameplay may be initiated remotely without prior approval from DOR. 104.04 Devices must have the ability to restrict which users have access to certain functions on the devices. 104.04A Only distributors and their maintenance staff, or the owner-operator if the device is owned outright, may have access to modify any of the cash device or software settings. 104.04B Non-administrative operator employees may only have access to opening the device, performing basic maintenance tasks (such as refilling paper), and collecting money. 104.05 Devices must utilize electronic accounting and occurrence meters as defined by the GLI Standards or similar technology. In addition to the GLI Standards, devices must also log the following information: 104.05A For each device: 104.05A(1) Every bill or coin inserted into the device; 104.05A(2) Every voucher the device produced. 104.05B For each game on the device: 104.05B(1) Every wager; 104.05B(2) Every individual play result (whether that individual play was a win or loss); 104.05B(3) Prize won. 104.06 Device data must be backed up daily. 104.07 If there is a malfunction or defect of the device, DOR must be notified no later than 24 hours after the initial detection of the issue by the operator. Malfunction or defect refers to anything that impedes the player’s ability to play the game, win a prize, or receive a prize from a cash device, aside from structural power failure, other extreme act of nature or circumstances. Malfunction or defect also refers to a cash device’s ability to store, generate, or produce required reports or information. 104.08 The serial number for the cash device software or game board and cash device cabinet are to be affixed to the front of the device. (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 77-3001, 77-3003.01, 77-3006. November 4, 2020.)