N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28L

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:69E-1.28L - Coin/token acceptors and hoppers

(a) A slot machine that accepts coin or tokens shall be equipped with a coin slot that allows patrons to initiate play. The coin slot shall be connected to a diverter that directs inserted coins or tokens to the hopper or slot drop bucket.

(b) Slot machines that accept coins or tokens must contain hoppers that securely store inserted coins. If the slot machine awards coins or tokens, the payout shall occur from a hopper. Hoppers shall be equipped with sensory circuitry that detects hopper jams, extra coin outs, and hopper empty signals.

(c) Hoppers shall be designed to prevent manipulation by any external source, power interruption, or electrostatic discharge.

(d) If the slot machine detects a hopper full signal, or the slot machine is configured as hopper-less, all inserted coins/tokens shall be directed to a slot drop bucket. Drop buckets must be maintained and housed within a separate locked compartment.

(e) Coin or token acceptors shall be designed to accurately accept or reject coins or tokens by verifying physical characteristics or chemical composition.

(f) Coin acceptors shall be able to:

1. Detect and reject counterfeit and invalid coins or tokens;

2. Sense and disable the coin acceptor if coins travel in the unintended direction; and

3. Credit, via the slot machine's control program, game credits equivalent to the amount inserted.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69E-1.28L