Live gaming-floor testing and software installation
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- Related Register notice
- SGC-37-16-00017-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Nov 16, 2016
- Related notice effective date
- Nov 16, 2016
(a)Prior to the testing of gaming devices, table game devices, associated equipment and displays on a live gaming floor, a gaming facility licensee shall seek approval from the commission to conduct such testing by notifying the commission in writing at least 72 hours prior to the proposed test date. Such notification shall include:
(1)a detailed narrative description of the type of testing to be conducted, including the reason for the testing, a list of individuals conducting the testing and the gaming facility licensee's procedures for conducting the testing;
(2)the date, time and approximate duration of the testing;
(3)the model, gaming device location number and asset number of the gaming device to be tested; and
(4)the location within the gaming facility where the testing will occur.
(b)A gaming facility licensee shall notify the commission at least 72 hours prior to the installation of any new software or the installation of any change in previously approved software prior to the installation of:
(1)automated gaming voucher and coupon redemption machines;
(2)wide-area progressive systems;
(3)slot-monitoring systems;
(4)casino-management systems;
(5)player-tracking systems;
(6)external-bonusing systems;
(7)cashless-funds-transfer systems;
(8)server-supported slot systems;
(9)server-based slot systems;
(10)automated-jackpot payout machines;
(11)electronic table games;
(12)fully automated electronic table games;
(13)progressive-table-game systems;
(14)electronic-wagering systems;
(15)additional automated bill-breaker machines, automated gaming-voucher and coupon-redemption machines, automated jackpot-payout machines and automated teller machines on the gaming floor;
(16)gaming voucher systems; and
(17)server-supported slot systems.
(c)The notification required pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section shall include:
(1)a description of the reasons for the new installation or change in previously approved software;
(2)a list of the current computer components, software identifications or versions that are to be modified or replaced;
(3)a list of the proposed computer components, software identifications or versions that will modify or replace the existing components or software;
(4)the method to be used to complete the proposed installation;
(5)the date and time that the proposed modification will be installed and the estimated time for completion;
(6)the name, title and employer of the person or persons performing the installation;
(7)the plan to handle disruptions, if any, to the gaming floor;
(8)the approximate length of time the gaming floor or systems will be disrupted; and
(9)plans for system backup prior to any proposed installation.
(d)Testing and installation of a multi-site progressive system on the live gaming floor shall meet the certification requirements as set forth in Part 5318 of this Title.