Section 12-865-19 - Testing and Certification of Internet Games, Electronic Wagering Platforms and Equipment(a) All internet games and gaming equipment shall be tested and certified, in a manner and frequency deemed necessary by the department to preserve gaming integrity, by a department-approved independent testing laboratory prior to use by an online gaming operator or a sports wagering retailer. The requirement for internet game testing and certification shall not apply to fantasy contests.(b) The department may develop technical standards established pursuant to section 12-865-3(n) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies against which all independent testing laboratories shall test any internet games and gaming equipment for compliance.(c) All internet games and gaming equipment shall be tested by the independent testing laboratory in accordance with sections 12-865-9 to 12-865-18, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut Agencies as applicable. In addition, the report issued by the independent testing laboratory shall include:(1) The extent to which the gaming equipment meets the technical standards, if any;(2) Whether the gaming equipment meets the requirements of the act and 12-865-9 to 12-865-18, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; and(3) Any additional information the department needs to certify the gaming equipment.(d) The department shall review all internet games and gaming equipment for proper mechanical and electronic functioning, and consider the testing results and certifications submitted by the independent testing laboratory.(e) After completing evaluations of the internet games and gaming equipment, the department may approve such games or equipment for use in the state.(f) Internet games and gaming equipment shall be approved by the department prior to use by an online gaming operator or sports wagering retailer.(g) The department may suspend or revoke the approval of any internet games or gaming equipment without notice if the department has good cause to believe the continued operation of such gaming equipment poses a threat to the security and integrity of gaming in the state.(h) The department may issue a temporary approval for any internet games or gaming equipment that has been previously tested and approved for operation in another jurisdiction that maintains similar standards to the state of Connecticut.(i) In determining whether to issue temporary approval, the department shall consider relevant factors, including, but not limited to:(1) Standards for similar equipment and testing in other jurisdictions;(2) Date of the most recent testing;(3) Professional reputation and history of the supplier;(4) The best interests and needs of the state's gaming industry; and(5) Whether issuing temporary approval would pose a threat to public confidence and trust in the state's gaming industry, or to the integrity and security of the state's gaming industry.(j) The department may rescind temporary approval at any time for any just cause, including, but not limited to, the factors identified in subsection (i) of this section.(k) Temporary approval shall expire after ninety days. The department may renew any temporary approval for good cause shown.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 12-865-19