61D-14.022. Slot Machine, Slot Machine Component, and Progressive System Requirements

(1) Slot machine licensees shall only offer slot machines that transmit or track financial data using a game services protocol, such as the Slot Accounting System (SAS), progressive systems, and SBGS or SSGS which, when communicating from machine to machine, may use any generally accepted communication protocol certified by an independent testing laboratory.

(2) Prior to the sale or delivery of a slot machine, progressive system, SBGS, or SSGS for play in this state, the division must receive written certification by a licensed independent testing laboratory that all criteria for operation contained in Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C., are met.

(3) The manufacturer of any slot machine, slot machine game, progressive system, SBGS, or SSGS to be offered for play in this state is responsible for all compliance testing.

(4) Slot machines and progressive systems shall be capable of resuming game play without operator intervention and shall withstand the following tests where applicable:

(a) Random Number Generator Test;

(b) Electro-Magnetic Interference Test;

(c) Electro-Static Interference Test;

(d) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Test;

(e) Magnetic Interference Test; and

(f) Liquid Spills Test.

(5) A slot machine shall have an identification badge permanently affixed to the exterior of the slot machine cabinet by the manufacturer, which shall include:

(a) The name of the manufacturer;

(b) A unique serial number;

(c) The slot machine model number; and

(d) The date of manufacture.

(6) Slot machine components, including progressive systems and any software requiring certification by an independent testing laboratory, shall have an identification affixed to the exterior of the component by the manufacturer, where applicable, which shall be the date of manufacture and either:

(a) The name of the manufacturer;

(b) A unique serial number; or

(c) A part number unique to that type of component if applicable.

(7) For bets greater than one credit, the slot machine shall display, through monitors, paytables (machines face glass), decals, or button tiles, the minimum monetary wager for the minimum required play.

(8) All slot machine external doors shall be locked.

(9) The opening and closing of all slot machine external doors shall be:

(a) Monitored by door access sensors, which shall immediately:

1. Detect when a door is opened or moved from its fully closed and locked position;

2. Report the door opened event to the slot machine by way of an error; and

3. Notify the surveillance department of the door opening, which shall monitor and record all activities at that slot machine until such time as the incident has been satisfactorily resolved.

(b) Logged in a machine entry authorization log (meal book) maintained inside the locked compartment of the slot machine, which shall include the name of the occupational licensee opening the door, time of opening, and reason for opening.

(10) The slot machine shall have a light or audible alarm, or both, that automatically illuminate and sound when:

(a) A player attempts to redeem credits that the slot machine cannot automatically pay;

(b) An error condition has occurred; or

(c) A player has initiated a “Call Attendant” condition.

(11) The power switch for a slot machine shall be:

(a) Clearly labeled; and

(b) Located within the interior of the slot machine.

(12) The operation of a slot machine, slot machine component, slot machine game, or progressive system:

(a) Shall not be altered by surges or reductions of ± 10% of the power supply voltage; and

(b) May be reset if there is no:

1. Damage to the equipment; or

2. Loss or corruption of data.

(13) Each individual slot machine shall be controlled by one or more microprocessors, which shall be physically located within the slot machine’s locked logic compartment and have a key different from the key used for the slot machine main door.

(14) Ticket printers shall be in a locked area of the slot machine and provide an alert when the ticket printer:

(a) Is out of paper;

(b) Is low on paper;

(c) Is disconnected; or

(d) Has a printer jam or failure.

(15) The slot machine shall enter a lock-up condition if:

(a) The sum of the award from the single play of a game is equal to or greater than $1,200.00, at which time a manual jackpot payment shall be made pursuant to Rule 61D-14.075, F.A.C.;

(b) The integrity of the machine is compromised; or

(c) A component critical to the proper operation of the machine has failed.

(16) The lock-up condition shall require an attendant to:

(a) Complete any required manual jackpot payment consistent with Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.; or

(b) Clear the error on the slot machine before play may resume on the slot machine.

(17) A slot machine shall have an electronic identification card reader which shall be used to communicate with the FBMS.

(18) Any adjustments made to a slot machine’s gaming options, slot machine components, or a progressive system during a RAM clear must be completed pursuant to Rule 61D-14.044, F.A.C.

(19) Games that have software, software components, and/or associated hardware shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Any software, software components, SBGS, SSGS, and associated hardware shall:

1. Not be introduced into a facility before division approval,

2. Not be duplicated by the facility,

3. Be stored within a locked cabinet located at the Florida licensed slot facility or, if a SBGS or SSGS, in a secure system server located at a Florida licensed slot facility.

(b) Actual game title software and logic software secured within a dual locked cabinet accessible only by the slot licensee in the presence of a division representative, and:

1. Be tracked using a log that includes:

a. Date and time inventory is changed,

b. Independent testing laboratory certification number,

c. Software version,

d. Software status,

e. Manufacturer name,

f. Count of total on-hand inventory that includes software added and removed; and,

g. License number and signature of the slot machine licensee employee adding or removing software from inventory.

2. Must be released to the division for destruction when it reaches obsolete or revoked status; and,

3. Must be for those slot machine game titles that require complete software reload and contain both game title and RAM clear software on the same piece of storage media. This type of game/RAM clear software shall be stored in the same cabinet as the other RAM clear software to be utilized when needed for RAM clear purposes only.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (h), (i) FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended 8-14-11, 9-26-13, 5-30-17.