Kiosk terminal requirements
Compiled text through Nov 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Westlaw Inline Boundary Correction
- Compiled text through
- Nov 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- TAF-46-21-00009-P · Proposed rule · Nov 17, 2021
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
The main door, which shall be locked, shall be manufactured of materials that are suitable for allowing only legitimate access to the inside of the kiosk terminal (i.e., locks, doors and their associated hinges) shall be capable of withstanding determined and unauthorized efforts to gain access to the inside of the kiosk and shall leave evidence of tampering if such an entry is made.
A kiosk shall be designed so that power and data cables into and out of the kiosk can be routed so that such cables are not accessible to the general public. This requirement is for kiosk integrity reasons only, not for health and safety. Security-related wires and cables that are routed into a logic area shall be fastened securely within the interior of the kiosk terminal.
An on/off switch that controls the electrical current shall be located in a place that is readily accessible within the interior of a kiosk so that power cannot be disconnected from outside of the kiosk using the on/off switch. The on/off positions of the switch shall be labeled.
If a kiosk contains switches and/or jumpers, all switches or jumpers shall be documented fully for evaluation by a licensed independent testing laboratory.
A kiosk shall have an identification badge affixed to the exterior of the cabinet by the manufacturer. Such badge shall not be removable without leaving evidence of tampering and shall include the following information:
Electrical and mechanical parts and design principals of a kiosk terminal shall not subject a patron to any physical hazards. The manufacturer of the devices or those that purchase the devices shall be responsible for safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing.
The licensed independent testing laboratory shall perform certain tests to determine whether or not outside influences affect performance or create cheating opportunities. This certification applies exclusively to tests conducted using current and retrospective methodology. During the course of testing, the laboratory shall inspect for marks or symbols indicating that a device has undergone product safety compliance testing. The laboratory shall also perform, where possible, a cursory review of submissions and information contained therein related to electromagnetic interference, radio frequency interference, magnetic interference, liquid spills, power fluctuations and environmental conditions. Electrostatic discharge testing is intended only to simulate techniques observed in the field being used to attempt to disrupt the integrity of the kiosk. A kiosk shall be able to withstand the following tests, resuming operation without operator intervention:
A kiosk involved in functions covered by this Part shall have a light located conspicuously on its top, that automatically illuminates when an error condition has occurred or a call attendant (if applicable) has been initiated by the patron. This requirement may be substituted for an alternate means that alerts gaming facility staff of error conditions and patron seeking assistance occurrences. Alternative means to alert staff may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The interior of the kiosk cabinet shall not be accessible when all doors are closed and locked. Doors shall be manufactured of materials that are suitable for allowing only legitimate access to the inside of the kiosk cabinet (i.e., locks, doors and their associated hinges). Doors shall be capable of withstanding determined and unauthorized efforts to gain access to the inside of the kiosk cabinet and shall leave evidence of tampering if such an entry is made.
A kiosk shall use a logic area that is a separately locked cabinet area (with its own locked door) that houses electronic components that have the potential to significantly influence the operation of the kiosk. There may be more than one such logic area in a kiosk.
Electronic components that are recommended to be housed in one or more logic areas are:
Coin or token and currency compartments shall be locked separately or similarly secured as approved by the commission in writing from the main kiosk cabinet area. Access to the currency storage area shall be secured via separate key locks and the kiosk shall be fitted with sensors that indicate door open/close or stacker receptacle removed, provided power is supplied to the kiosk. If the kiosk is interfaced with a monitoring system, these alerts shall be sent to the system when possible.
Video monitor touch screens shall meet the following criteria:
A kiosk shall have the ability to retain data for all critical memory and shall be capable of maintaining the accuracy of all information required for 30 days after power is discontinued from the kiosk.