Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 45-5.225

Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024

Section 11 CSR 45-5.225 - Request for Approval of Gaming Devices and Associated Equipment and Systems

PURPOSE: This amendment updates the title and the purpose statement, and clarifies existing regulations regarding the approval of gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems. This amendment also moves requirements that were incorporated by reference in 11 CSR 45-9.121 to this rule to clarify that these requirements apply to suppliers of all gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems.

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the process for requesting approval of gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems for use in Missouri. This rule also addresses new technology and field trials associated with new technology.

(1) Prior to any new technology being certified for use in Missouri, the manufacturer shall consult with the commission to ensure such new technology would be compliant with Missouri rules, regulations, and statutes.

(2) The commission is the sole approval authority for all gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems. After submitting a request for approval, supplier, Class A, and Class B licensees must receive an authorization letter from the commission before such gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems are considered "approved" for use in the state of Missouri. Associated systems include any systems connected to or interfacing with gaming devices.

(3) Gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems shall be tested and certified by a licensed independent testing laboratory (ITL) prior to submitting a request for approval as required in this rule. Gaming devices, associated equipment, and associated systems shall comply with the applicable Missouri statutes, regulations, and Minimum Internal Control Standards.

(4) The supplier, Class A, or Class B licensee submitting a request for approval of a gaming device, associated equipment, or an associated system shall do so through the commission's electronic portal.

(A) All information in the request shall be complete and accurate. Should such request be determined inaccurate, the commission shall be notified immediately. The request shall include the following:

1. ITL's certification documentation;

2. A complete list of hardware and software modifications requested for approval;

3. Test Script version number used by the ITL for testing;

4. Probability Accounting Report (PAR) sheets, if applicable;

5. Documentation describing the installation, configuration, and operating procedures;

6. The applicable functionality being requested; and

7. Any additional supplemental documentation clarifying the technology requested for approval (e.g., white paper).

(B) Additional information may be requested by the commission at any time, including the digital image(s) (critical executable files) of the production version of the device or system.

(C) The submitting supplier, Class A, or Class B licensee shall digitally sign a statement that the product meets all regulatory requirements.

(5) The commission may make a preliminary, nonbinding determination whether any new gaming device, associated equipment, or associated system meets the Missouri rules, regulations, and statutes. At the commission's sole discretion, the commission may require any new gaming device, associated equipment, or associated system to be tested in a field trial environment(s) at a licensed gaming establishment(s). Each field trial shall be conducted for at least thirty (30) calendar days and no more than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days under terms and conditions that the commission may approve or require. The supplier shall submit a report to the commission every thirty (30) days detailing the performance of the product being tested, exception reports outlining any exception codes triggered, a list of customer complaints and inquiries regarding the performance, and other items as determined by the commission. A field trial may be terminated at any time, in which case the new gaming device, associated equipment, or associated system will not be approved as a result of such field trial.

(6) The licensee manufacturing or offering any new gaming device, associated equipment, or associated system shall be responsible for providing, in a format acceptable to the commission, electronic training modules denoting interrelationships between approved gaming devices and associated hardware/software and the systems. Subject matter expert(s) may be requested for training as determined necessary by the commission. All costs associated with providing personnel and equipment shall be borne by the licensee.

(7) The testing, review, and approval shall be required prior to the implementation of any new gaming device, associated equipment, or associated system. Once implemented, testing, review, and approval shall be required prior to any changes. Testing, review, and approval may be required at any other time the commission deems appropriate.

11 CSR 45-5.225

Adopted by Missouri Register August 15, 2014/Volume 39, Number 16, effective 9/30/2014

Amended by Missouri Register August 1, 2022/Volume 47, Number 15, effective 9/30/2022