N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 5320.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 5320.8 - Progressive controller requirements

A progressive system shall meet the standards for gaming devices set forth in Part 5319 of this Subchapter. The requirements of this Part apply equally to one progressive gaming device linked to a progressive controller or is internally controlled, as well as several progressive gaming devices linked to one progressive controller within one gaming facility or multiple gaming facilities.

(a) Progressive controller description. A progressive controller shall calculate the values of the progressives and display the information within a progressive gaming device link and the associated progressive meter (if applicable, progressive controllers may be internally controlled by the games control program). A progressive controller may consist of more than one discrete component and include, without limitation, PC-based computers, wiring, interface boards and collection nodes, etc.

(b) Setting jackpot amounts. The entry or modification of system jackpot parameter values shall be secure. Any change to the jackpot amount shall conform to the gaming facility's approved system of internal controls. All progressive gaming devices or any progressive system component approved by the commission shall be able to display, the following information for each progressive prize offered (if applicable):

(1) current value, which is the current prize amount;

(2) overflow, which is the amount exceeding limit to be counted as gross gaming revenue;

(3) hits, which is the number of times the progressive jackpot was won;

(4) wins, which is the total value of wins for the progressive jackpot or a history of the last 25 progressive hits;

(5) base, which is the starting value;

(6) limit, which is the jackpot limit value (if the jackpot is capped at a maximum limit, this subdivision does not require to add the overflow amounts to the next starting value and shall be determined on a case-by-case basis);

(7) increment, which is the percentage increment rate;

(8) secondary increment, which is the percentage increment rate after limit is reached;

(9) hidden increment, which is the percentage increment rate for the reserve pool;

(10) reset value, which is the amount the progressive resets to after the progressive jackpot is won; and

(11) the participating gaming devices.

(c) Progressive controller program interruption. After a program interruption (e.g., power down), software shall be able to recover to the state such software was in immediately prior to the interruption occurring.

(d) Internal link progressive controller. For link progressives where the progressive controller is part of the game software (internal link), all games on such link shall conform to the following criteria:

(1) require a secure method for configuring each game on the link;

(2) changes to progressive settings shall not be made, unless a change involves a secure method;

(3) each game on the link shall be identified uniquely;

(4) only one game on the link shall function as the master progressive controller;

(5) if the game configured as the master controller becomes inoperative, all games on the link must tilt;

(6) if any game on the link loses communication with the master controller, that game must tilt; and

(7) the progressive link shall be capable of displaying all progressive parameters (i.e., contribution, reset amount, levels, etc.).

(e) Progressive resumption. On program resumption, the following procedures, at a minimum, shall be performed:

(1) any communications to an external device shall not begin until the program resumption routine, including self-tests, is completed successfully;

(2) a progressive system control program shall test itself for possible corruption due to failure of the program storage media. The authentication may use the checksum. It is preferred, however, that the cyclic redundancy check calculations are used at a minimum (at least 16 bit). Other test methodologies shall be acceptable if at a comparable level of integrity; and

(3) the integrity of all critical memory shall be checked.

(f) Communications for jackpot signaling. There shall be a secure, two-way communication protocol between the main game processor board and the progressive system. In addition, the progressive system shall be able to:

(1) send to the electronic gaming device the amount that was won, for metering purposes; and

(2) update constantly the progressive display as play on the link is continued.

(g) Monitoring of credits bet. During the normal mode of progressive gaming devices, the progressive controller shall monitor continuously each device on the link for the preset rate of progression and shall multiply the same by the rate of progression and denomination in order to determine the correct amounts to apply to the progressive jackpot. Such monitoring shall be 99.99% accurate.

(h) Access to the progressive controller. Each progressive controller used with a progressive gaming device shall be housed in a secure environment that allows access only by authorized personnel. Access to the controller shall conform to the gaming facility's approved system of internal controls.

(i) Progressive controller required meters. The progressive controller or other approved progressive system component shall keep the information described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subdivision in non-volatile memory, which shall be displayed on demand. Such meters shall be 99.99% accurate.

(1) The number of progressive jackpots won on each progressive level if the progressive display has more than one winning amount.

(2) The cumulative amounts paid on each progressive level if the progressive display has more than one winning amount.

(3) The maximum amount of the progressive payout for each level displayed.

(4) The minimum amount of the progressive payout for each level displayed.

(5) The rate of progression for each level displayed.

(j) Controller and display functions during progressive jackpot win. When a progressive jackpot is recorded on an electronic gaming device that is attached to the progressive controller, the progressive controller shall allow for the following to occur on the device and/or progressive display:

(1) display the winning amount;

(2) display the electronic gaming device identification that caused the progressive meter to activate if more than one electronic gaming device is attached to the controller;

(3) automatically reset to the reset amount and continue normal play; and

(4) display the new progressive values that are current on the link.

(k) Base progressive jackpot amount. The initial amount of a progressive jackpot shall begin at or above an award for that particular gaming device that makes the entire meter payout greater than the minimum percentage requirement.

(l) Progressive controller error conditions. When a controller error occurs the gaming device shall alternate displays between the current amount and an appropriate error message that is visible to all players or that can alert the gaming facility to such error condition. The progressive controller shall convey the appropriate signal to disable the games using the progressive, and an error shall be displayed on the progressive meter, or its equivalent, if any of the following events occurs:

(1) during a communication failure between the game and the controller or anywhere within the progressive controller system;

(2) when there have been multiple communication errors;

(3) when a controller checksum or signature has failure;

(4) when a controller's RAM or program storage device mismatch or failure occurs;

(5) when the jackpot configuration is lost or is not set;

(6) if there has been an unreasonable amount of credits bet (an unreasonable amount of credits bet is defined by the progressive setup that is based on the number of bets and number of gaming devices; or

(7) if the game meters are validated against the controller's meters (via communications between the game board and controller) and such meters do not reconcile.

(m)Transferring of progressive jackpot. The progressive controller shall have a secure means of transferring a progressive jackpot and/or prizes to another progressive controller or other commission-approved progressive system component. Transferring of progressive jackpots shall meet the gaming facility's approved system of internal controls.

(n) Jackpot limits. The controller may be configured with a limit on the jackpot of a progressive gaming device, if the limit imposed is greater than the jackpot payout on the gaming device at the time the limit is imposed. This limit shall be posted on or near the device or devices to which the limit applies.

(o) Time limits. The progressive controller may have the ability to set time limits that limit the time the progressive is available.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 5320.8

Adopted New York State Register November 16, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 46, eff. 11/16/2016