Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 45-5.194

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, October 15, 2024

Section 11 CSR 45-5.194 - Operator Content Delivery Systems

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the minimum standards for operator content delivery systems (OCDSs). The OCDSs technology authorizes video mixing technology which is displayed on the Electronic Gaming Device (EGD) monitor(s). The OCDS is limited to activities involving promotional and service windows.

(1) For the purposes of this rule, the following words are defined as:

(A) Content-All images, graphics, text, and messages displayed on the electronic gaming device (EGD) game monitor(s);

(B) Game monitor(s)-The video display(s) used by an EGD;

(C) Gaming window-A window that contains the underlying content which is produced, controlled, and transmitted by the EGD critical program storage media (CPSM), displayed on the EGD game monitor(s);

(D) System window-A window that contains the underlying content, which is produced, controlled, and transmitted by a source independent of the EGD CPSM, displayed on the EGD game monitor(s);

(E) Operator content delivery systems (OCDSs)-Hardware and software which is responsible for providing content to the system window;

(F) Promotional giveaway credits-Credits based on predefined criteria outlined by the rules of the promotion, where the patron provides no consideration and there is no chance or skill involved in the attainment of the credits; and

(G) Player reward credits-Credits that are earned by patrons and which increment with play based on predetermined formulas (e.g., player reward points).

(2) The manufacturer and supplier of any OCDSs which include functionality to introduce communication messages between an EGD or its host online computer monitoring system, as defined by 11 CSR 45-1.090 and 11 CSR 45-5.220 respectively, shall obtain a supplier's license as outlined in 11 CSR 454.

(3) OCDSs shall be subject to testing by the commission or a commission licensed independent testing laboratory. The OCDS shall be reviewed and approved by the commission prior to the implementation of the system by a Class B licensee and following implementation, prior to any changes thereto, or at any other time the commission deems appropriate. The cost for review and approval shall be borne by the submitting licensee.

(4) A system window being displayed during game play shall not, unless otherwise approved in writing-

(A) Overwrite, overlap, or otherwise obscure content in the gaming window; and

(B) Exceed thirty percent (30%) of the game monitor.

(5) A system window being displayed while an EGD has credits shall not obstruct the view of the credit meter.

(6) The OCDS shall-

(A) Accurately remap and/or reproduce the content and equipment functionality associated with the original gaming window;

(B) Be designed in a manner which logically separates critical files from noncritical files;

(C) Be designed to permit an on-demand, independent integrity check of all files which are deemed critical to the proper operation of the OCDS by a commission licensed independent testing laboratory. The integrity check (i.e., authentication process) shall be accomplished by utilizing a commission-approved, external third-party verification tool; and

(D) Perform an integrity check of all critical memory, including a self-test before any communication is established to an external device.

(7) A system window may be displayed at any time provided the window does not interfere with or impede the EGD from displaying information required by the Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR) and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).

(8) Any OCDS which interfaces with an EGD must do so in such a manner that does not adversely impact the requirements set forth by 11 CSR 45-5.270, the play of the game, operation of peripheral hardware or software on the EGD, or any computer monitoring system meters.

(9) EGDs connected to an OCDS shall include a mechanism, approved by the commission, which permits the patron to close the system window, on demand, and return to the original gaming window.

(10) OCDSs shall be prohibited from delivering content which is considered a gambling game as defined in Chapter 572, RSMo, or which is otherwise prohibited by commission rules. The use of promotional giveaway credits and player reward credits as consideration in order to participate in any type of promotional activity with a chance of winning something of value would be considered a gambling game and hence prohibited. The Class B licensees shall be responsible for all content displayed in the system window.

11 CSR 45-5.194

AUTHORITY: section 313.004, RSMo 2000, and sections 313.800 and 313.805, RSMo Supp. 2010.* Original rule filed May 26, 2011, effective Jan. 30, 2012.

*Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994; 313.800, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 1994, 2005; and 313.805, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2010.