La. Admin. Code tit. 42 § III-4202

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-4202 - Approval of Electronic Gaming Devices

A. Applications and Procedures; Manufacturers and Suppliers

1. A manufacturer or supplier shall not sell, lease or distribute EGDs or equipment in this state and a licensee or casino operator shall not offer EGDs for play without first obtaining the requisite permit or license and obtaining prior approval by the board or division for such action.

B. Applications for approval of a new EGD shall be made and processed in such manner and using such forms as the division may prescribe. A licensee or casino operator may apply for approval of a new EGD. Each application shall include:

1. a complete, comprehensive, and technically accurate description and explanation in both technical and lay language of the manner in which the device operates, signed under penalty of perjury;

2. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of the applicant's knowledge, the EGD meets the standards set forth in this Chapter; and

3. any other items or information required by the division.

C. No game or EGD other than those specifically authorized in this Chapter may be offered for play or played in a casino.

D. Approval shall be obtained from the division prior to changing, adding, or altering the casino configuration once such configuration has received final approval. For the purpose of this Section, altering the casino configuration does not include the routine movement of EGDs for cleaning or maintenance purposes.

E. All components, tools, and test equipment used for installation, repair or modification of EGDs shall be stored in the slot technician repair office or in a division approved locked storage area. Such office or storage area shall be kept secure and only authorized personnel shall have access.

F. Any compartment or room that contains communications equipment used by the EGDs and the EGD monitoring system shall be kept secure.

La. Admin. Code tit. 42, § III-4202

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 38:1671 (July 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24.