The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities and the implementation of wide area progressive systems (WAP).

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-14.006: Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities
61D-14.007: Business Occupational License Requirements for an Independent Testing Laboratory
61D-14.022: Slot Machine Requirements
61D-14.024: Logic Compartment
61D-14.032: Progressive System Requirements
61D-14.033: Progressive Displays and Controllers
61D-14.034: Progressive Jackpots
61D-14.037: Games with Bonus Features, Multiple Win Lines, Prizes
61D-14.038: Percentage Payout and Odds
61D-14.047: Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics
61D-14.048: Facility Based Monitoring System Required Reports
61D-14.073: Meter Readings
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities and the implementation of wide area progressive systems (WAP).
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The amendment to Rule 61D-14.006, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive providers to those business entities requiring a slot machine business occupational license under Section 551.107(2), F.S. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.007, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive providers to those business entities in which an independent testing laboratory is prohibited from having an interest. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.022, F.A.C., provides updates to the technical standards for slot machines, slot machine operations, and slot machine capabilities, as well as addresses wide area progressive system (WAP) slot machine games where two or more slot machine terminals are linked to substantially increase potential jackpot payouts. The updated rule also describes in additional detail the required procedures for jackpot payment. The rule has been substantially reworded to conform to plain language requirements and improve clarity of specifications in a number of technical requirement areas. Rule 61D-14.024, F.A.C., provides technical standards for access to logic compartments and interior compartments housing components that could affect the outcome of a slot machine game, including progressive systems, and requires procedures to limit access to compartment keys. The rule also provides procedures for sealing the compartments and providing access only to authorized personnel, and has been substantially reworded to conform to plain language requirements and improve clarity of specifications for technical requirement areas. Rule 61D-14.032, F.A.C., provides system and operational requirements for slot machines configured to accept and participate in both wide area and local area progressive jackpot slot machine play. Rule 61D-14.033, F.A.C., provides system and operational requirements for progressive gaming system displays and controllers used in progressive jackpot slot machine play. Rule 61D-14.034, F.A.C., addresses progressive system jackpots, the recording of information related thereto by progressive slot machines, and the modification thereof. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.037, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive slot machines to the requirements governing slot machine games with bonus features. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.038, F.A.C., adds the requirement that the division must approve the frequency of progressive awards. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.047, F.A.C., adds progressive slot machines to the requirement that slot machines not be enabled to play following receipt of an error until its control program is authenticated. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.048, F.A.C., adds daily progressive meter reports to the reports required under the rule and specifies what must be included in a daily progressive meter report. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.073, F.A.C., adds progressive meter readings to the meter readings accounting department employees must make under the rule and specifies the requirements therefore.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 551.103(1), 551.122 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i), 551.104(4)(f), (j), 551.107, 551.108, 551.121(5) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: July 20, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, North Broward Regional Service Center, 1400 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 195, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mary Polombo at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mary Polombo, Clerk, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1035

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.