N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7207.05

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Lot 7207.05 - Equipment Utilized for Games of Chance

(a) In accordance with RSA 287-D:18, I, when a licensed charitable organization operates games of chance itself, such games shall be conducted with equipment that is:

(1) Owned absolutely;

(2) Used without payment or any compensation therefor by the organization; or

(3) Leased or rented at a fixed fee only from a dealer of such equipment who has his or her principal place of business in this state.

(b) In accordance with RSA 287-D: 18, II, any contract of the rental for equipment shall:

(1) Be independent of any contract for the rental of a facility; and

(2) Not be contingent upon the organization's agreement that it will contract with a particular business for a particular facility or equipment.

(c) No licensed charitable organization shall agree to or be required to purchase supplies in consideration of receiving the use of any equipment, goods or supplies without charge.

(d) All equipment used in the conduct of a game of chance shall:

(1) Be maintained in good repair, and in sound working condition;

(2) Be used, played and operated so that each player is given an equal opportunity to win;

(3) Be assistive in nature;

(4) Not allow the player to play against a machine;

(5) Not be in the nature of a slot machine, as prohibited by RSA 287-D:1, III;

(6) Not be used to regulate odds, or are progressive in nature, as prohibited by RSA 287-D:17, II;

(7) Not compromise the fairness or integrity of the game; and

(8) Not otherwise be prohibited by the laws of New Hampshire.

(e) In addition to the requirements of (d) above, all electronic gaming devices, software, and associated equipment used in the conduct of a game of chance shall be tested by an independent gaming laboratory recognized by the commission, and found to be in compliance with the following Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) technical specifications, available as noted in Appendix B, as applicable:

(1) GLI -11 version 3.0, d "Gaming Devices in Casino";

(2) GLI-12 version 2.1, d "Progressive Devices in Casino";

(3) GLI-13 version 2.1, d "On-Line Monitoring and Control Systems and Validation Systems in Casinos";

(4) GLI-15 version 1.3, d "Electronic Bingo and Keno Systems";

(5) GLI-16 version 2.1, d "Cashless Systems in Casinos";

(6) GLI-17 version 1.3, d "Bonus Systems in Casinos";

(7) GLI-18 version 2.1, d "Promotional Systems in Casinos";

(8) GLI-20 version 1.5 "Kiosks";

(9) GLI-21 version 2.2, d "Client-Server Systems";

(10) GLI-24 version 1.3, d "Electronic Table Game Systems";

(11) GLI-25 version 1.2, d "Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Games";

(12) GLI-26 version 2.0, d "Wireless Gaming Systems Standards"; and

(13) GLI-28 version 1.0, d "Player User Interface Systems".

(f) A game operator shall not permit the installation or use of an electronic gaming device, software, or associated equipment unless it has been authorized for use by the commission pursuant to (g)-(h) below, and is installed in accordance with the terms of that approval.

(g) A game operator seeking authorization for the use of an electronic gaming device, software, or associated equipment, shall:

(1) Submit the following the documents to the commission:

a. A written request for authorization summarizing the gaming features of the device, and demonstrates the device's compliance with RSA 287-D and this chapter; and

b. Results of tests by an independent gaming laboratory recognized in accordance with (j) below that confirm that the device complies with the requirements of (e) above; and

(2) Demonstrate the device to the commission upon request.

(h) The commission shall allow the use of an electronic gaming device, software, or associated equipment when the device has been shown to comply with RSA 287-D and this chapter.

(i) Only the specific gaming device, software, or associated equipment as submitted, reviewed and found to be in compliance per this section shall be authorized for use. Any modification to a device, software or associated equipment shall require a separate request and review.

(j) The commission shall recognize the following independent gaming laboratories:

(1) Gaming Laboratories International (GLI);

(2) Eclipse Compliance Testing;

(3) BMM Testlabs; and

(4) Any independent gaming laboratory that is able to demonstrate competency and qualifications to conduct scientific test and evaluations of gaming systems in accordance with (k) below.

(k) An independent gaming laboratory seeking recognition shall providing the following to the commission:

(1) A sample of approval/certification documentation using software verification or hardware verifications;

(2) Proof of having tested other electronic gambling equipment; and

(3) Proof of possessing electronic verification equipment or software.

N.H. Admin. Code § Lot 7207.05

Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 32, Filed August 8, 2019, Proposed by #12839, Effective 7/27/2019, Expires 7/27/2029.