N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28F

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:69E-1.28F - Multi-player system requirements and standards

(a) A "multi-player system" means a slot machine gaming system in which an approved device randomly determines the result of each round of play and communicates that result to each participating player station, which individually determines and issues the proper payouts to the player. The Division's rules governing slot machines shall be applicable to multi-player systems.

(b) Player station means the location where player credits are wagered, accumulated and displayed to the patron.

(c) Each player station system shall comply with Division rules regarding slot machines.

(d) Each game offered by a multi-player system shall be designed such that the actions of, or the results obtained by any one player, do not affect the outcome of any other player.

(e) Each multi-player system shall be designed with a central controller which shall communicate, at a minimum, the outcome for each round of play.

(f) The central controller utilized by a multi-player system shall:

1. Be housed in a secure locked compartment, access to which shall be described in the casino licensee's internal controls; and

2. Be designed to prevent unauthorized changes to the software contained therein.

(g) In the event of a loss of communication between the central controller and any of the participating player stations, or a malfunction of any participating player station, each non-communicating or malfunctioning player station shall immediately enter into a tilt mode and the multi-player system shall automatically generate a tilt notification to the casino licensee and to the patron affected.

(h) In the event of a central controller malfunction, all player stations shall immediately enter into an unplayable mode, and a tilt shall automatically be generated notifying the casino licensee and the patrons affected.

(i) Progressive jackpots may be offered by a multi-player system in accordance with Division rules regarding progressive gaming devices.

(j) The multi-player system game shall be designed to permit the external validation of critical game content using game authentication terminal (GAT) or other method approved by the Division.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28F