S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:17:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:18:17:05 - Basic slot machine specifications

Slot machines must meet the following security and audit specifications:

(1) Be controlled by a microprocessor;

(2) Be compatible to on-line data monitoring;

(3) Have an internal enclosure for the circuit board;

(4) Be able to continue a game with no data loss after a power failure;

(5) Have previous and current game data recall as follows:

(a) Game data recall shall provide all information required to fully reconstruct the last ten plays. All values shall be displayed; including the initial credits, credits bet, and credits won, payline symbol combinations and credits paid whether the outcome resulted in a win or loss. This information can be represented in graphical or text format. If a progressive was awarded, it is sufficient to indicate the progressive was awarded and not display the value. This information should include the final game outcome, including all player choices and bonus features. In addition, the results of Double-up or Gamble, if applicable; and

(b) The ten game recall shall reflect bonus rounds in their entirety. If a bonus round lasts x number of events, each with a separate outcome, each of the x events shall be displayed with its corresponding outcome, regardless if the result is a win or loss. The recall shall also reflect position dependent events if the outcome results in an award. Gaming devices offering games with a variable number of free games, per base game, may satisfy this requirement by providing the capability to display the last 50 free games in addition to each base game;

(6) Have a random selection process that satisfies the 99 percent confidence level using standard chi-squared, runs, and serial correlation tests;

(7) Clearly display applicable rules of play and the payout schedule;

(8) Display an accurate representation of each game outcome; and

(9) Have a complete set of nonvolatile meters including coins in, coins out, coins dropped, number of games played, and jackpots paid.

In addition to the specifications in this section, slot machines must meet the specifications in §§ 20:18:17:06 to 20:18:17:20, inclusive.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:17:05

16 SDR 57, effective 10/1/1989; 16 SDR 233, effective 7/1/1990; 19 SDR 177, effective 5/27/1993; 36 SDR 22, effective 8/18/2009.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7B-7, 42-7B-11(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7B-4(21). 42-7B-7, 42-7B-14, 42-7B-17, 42-7B-43.