61D-14.032. Progressive System Requirements

(1) With the prior approval of the division, one or more slot machine licensees may operate any wide area progressive (WAP) system or local area progressive (LAP) devices certified by a licensed independent testing laboratory in compliance with Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.

(2) To participate in WAP gaming, a slot machine licensee shall provide the division with a copy of the WAP agreement, which must specifically describe and identify the role, authority, and responsibilities of each casino licensee and each WAP provider participating in the conduct of the progressive system, and the WAP provider must:

(a) Utilize multiple demark stations;

(b) Be licensed in at least two other jurisdictions where slot machine gaming is authorized; and,

(c) Not use a terminal connection to connect to any progressive system outside of the United States.

(3) A WAP or LAP slot machine utilizing multiple level jackpots shall:

(a) Clearly display the amount of wager necessary to attain each level of the jackpot award;

(b) Clearly indicate which level(s) the player is playing for; and

(c) Not be used as a tournament slot machine or in any tournament style gaming.

(4) The progressive jackpot amount displayed on any WAP or LAP slot machine jackpot meter shall not be altered, unless:

(a) The jackpot amount is awarded;

(b) The meter requires an adjustment because of a functional error and the slot machine licensee provides written notification to the division within 24 hours of the adjustment, or

(c) The amount of the progressive jackpot, minus the reset amount, is distributed to another WAP or LAP slot machine, in which case:

1. The licensee must document the redistribution and report it in writing to the division within 24 hours of the redistribution,

2. The redistribution must be dispersed to another WAP slot machine of the same host or a LAP within the same licensed facility; and,

3. The redistribution shall occur no later than seven (7) days after the progressive jackpot is removed from play.

(5) Upon validation of a jackpot award, the total prize shall be awarded to the patron in accordance with applicable law and the slot machine licensee’s internal controls.

(6) A LAP slot machine may not be offered for play as a WAP slot machine if the game is configured as a single level progressive. A LAP machine configured with multiple progressive levels may offer a WAP amount as a top award if the LAP/WAP combination is certified by an independent testing laboratory as meeting all the requirements of Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.

(7) Documentation accompanying the progressive system will include:

(a) The type of progressive system the controller utilizes;

(b) The configuration of each type including:

1. Stand alone,

2. Linked; and,

3. Multi-site.

(c) A listing of error conditions;

(d) The number of displays the progressive controller can support; and,

(e) A description of the events that take place when a progressive jackpot is won.

(8) Only one game on any linked progressive system can function as the master progressive controller when the progressive system utilizes a master controller configuration, and if:

(a) The master controller becomes inoperative, all linked games must disable, or

(b) Any game within the linked games loses communication with the master controller, that game must be disabled.

(9) The progressive controller must be able to display all setup parameters.

(10) The approval of a multi-site WAP system shall be certified in two phases:

(a) First by an independent testing laboratory for the integrity of the gaming device in conjunction with the progressive system; and,

(b) Second by onsite certification by the independent testing laboratory where the progressive communications and setup are tested prior to implementation.

(11) All slot machine licensees operating a progressive system shall, with respect to each system they operate, prepare a daily progressive report that includes date, time, progressive (name/number), progressive type, banks(s)/machine(s), and progressive amounts.

(12) Gaming machines connected to the progressive system or device must ensure uniformity in denomination and payoff schedules and/or awards at all game locations. A description of the conduct and manner establishing the uniformity in denomination and payoff schedules and/or awards must be included in any progressive system agreement.

(13) In the event the progressive system resides on a SBGS or SSGS, all progressive functionality over the client server system must be verified by the independent laboratory including hardware, software, and connectivity.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), 551.121(5) FS. History–New 8-14-11, Amended 5-30-17, 2-19-18.