Program interruption and resumption
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
After a program interruption (e.g., processor reset), software shall be able to recover to the state such software was in immediately prior to the interruption occurring. It is acceptable for the game to return to a game-completion state so long as the game history and all credit and accounting meters comprehend a completed game. If a power failure occurs during acceptance of a bill or other note, the bill validator shall give proper credits or return the note.
When a gaming device is powered down while in an error condition, upon restoring power, the specific error message shall still be displayed and the gaming device shall remain locked-up. If power-down is used as part of the error reset procedure upon power-up or door closure, a gaming device shall check for the error condition and confirm that the error is no longer in existence.
A program shall not be affected adversely by the simultaneous or sequential activation of the various inputs and outputs, such as play buttons, that might, whether intentionally or not, cause malfunctions or invalid results.
On program resumption, the following procedures shall be performed as a minimum requirement:
Microprocessor-controlled reels (e.g., stepper motor reels) shall re-spin automatically to the last-valid-play mode result when the play mode is re-entered and the reel positions have been altered (e.g., the main door is closed, power is restored, audit mode is exited or an error condition cleared).
Software shall be able to detect access to the following doors or secure areas, provided power is supplied to a device: