N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28U

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:69E-1.28U - Technical standards for a keno system

(a) A keno system is defined as all hardware and software responsible for generating keno tickets, generating outcomes, validating winnings, and reporting for keno games.

(b) All keno systems shall comply with the Division's rules regarding casino computer systems.

(c) Keno system outcomes shall be randomly determined in accordance with Division's rules for an random number generator (RNG).

(d) Each keno game conducted during the gaming day shall be assigned a unique sequential game number by the keno system.

(e) A keno ticket shall contain:

1. The time and date of issuance;

2. All numbers chosen by the patron;

3. The ticket number;

4. The game number;

5. The station number; and

6. The casino name.

(f) Keno systems shall generate a void slip whenever a keno ticket is voided provided that the system prevents a void from occurring after the outcome has been determined.

(g) Keno systems shall be capable of validating and redeeming winning keno tickets for payment in accordance with the rules of the game.

(h) If a malfunction occurs during number selection of a keno game and the system is unable to correct the malfunction, all wagers shall be returned to the patron(s).

(i) Critical keno equipment shall be housed in a secure location on the casino gaming premises.

(j) The keno system shall not allow the alteration of critical software through external hardware or software.

(k) The keno system shall be designed to detect critical hardware and software corruptions. If a corruption is detected, the system shall suspend normal operation until the corruption is addressed.

(l) The keno system shall be designed in such a manner which prevents data from being erased or modified when the system loses power.

(m) The keno system shall be capable of recording and recalling the following on demand:

1. The total tickets and winning tickets for each:

i. Shift;

ii. Gaming day;

iii. Month to date; and

iv. Year to date;

2. Award information for each winning ticket, which includes:

i. The date and time of the win;

ii. The ticket number; and

iii. The amount;

3. Game information which includes:

i. The date and time;

ii. The game number; and

iii. The numbers selected; and

4. An exception report including:

i. Voided tickets; and

ii. System alteration such as system parameters or pay tables.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28U