S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:17:24.02
During the normal mode of progressive slot machines, the progressive controller must continuously monitor each machine on the link for inserted coins and must multiply the coins by the rate of progression in order to determine the correct amounts to apply to the progressive jackpot. The progressive display must be constantly updated as play on the link is continued.
On a weekly basis the operator will record and document the sign amounts currently displayed for each progressive top award jackpot. This may be done by licensed gaming staff or accounting. Documentation will be forwarded to accounting for review. If the displayed sign value has decreased from prior recorded sign value, accounting will complete a meter-to-sign reconciliation to ensure the jackpot reset occurred correctly and that the displayed sign incremented accurately.
On a quarterly basis the operator shall confirm and document that proper communication was maintained on each slot machine linked to a progressive controller by either documenting a physical coin-in test or by a meter-to-sign reconciliation.
If after completing the required test a variance between the actual and expected progressive amount exceeds fifty dollars, the operator must attempt to identify any patron that was underpaid and pay the patron the additional amount. If each patron cannot be identified, the operator shall increase the progressive sign amount by the amount of the variance. The operator is required to notify the commission of any variance that exceeds fifty dollars.
Weekly and quarterly procedures are not required for:
All testing documentation shall be maintained for three years.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:18:17:24.02
General Authority: SDCL 42-7B-7.
Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7B-7, 42-7B-11(13).