N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.24.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 15.1.24.12 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESSIVE CONTROLLER

A. Each progressive controller linking one or more progressive gaming machines shall be housed in a double-keyed compartment or secured in a manner approved by the board. The licensee offering the progressive game shall establish key control procedures that ensure no one person has access to the controller's configuration data. There shall be a progressive entry authorization log within each controller and the log shall be completed by any person gaining entrance to the controller.

B. If more than one progressive gaming machine is linked to the progressive controller, in the event of a progressive jackpot the progressive controller shall automatically reset to the minimum amount and continue normal play and the progressive meter shall display the following information:

(1) the identity of the progressive gaming machine that caused the progressive meter to activate;

(2) the winning progressive amount; and

(3) the new base amount that is used by the other players on the link;

(4) when a progressive jackpot is awarded, the progressive display or overhead display must indicate, "WIN."

C. If this part prescribes multiple items of information to be displayed on a slot machine, it is sufficient to have the information displayed in an alternating fashion.

D. A progressive meter or progressive controller shall keep the following information in nonvolatile memory which shall be available upon demand:

(1) the maximum amount of the progressive payout for each meter displayed;

(2) the base amount of the progressive payout for each meter displayed; and

(3) the rate of progression for each meter.

E. Neither the progressive jackpot nor the amount displayed on a progressive jackpot meter or display may be reduced unless:

(1) a player wins the progressive jackpot; or

(2) the progressive jackpot meter is adjusted to correct a malfunction or to prevent the display of an amount greater than a limit imposed pursuant to this rule and the adjustment and reasons for the adjustment are documented;

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.24.12

15.1.24.12 NMAC - N, 5/31/00; A, 5/15/07