Sec. 1.
(a) The
following definitions apply throughout this rule, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise:
(1) "Control program"
means the software that operates the player terminal's functions, including,
but not limited to, the following:
(A) Pay
table.
(B) Game program.
(C) Game logic.
(D) Random number generator.
(E) Denominations.
(F) User interface elements for the game.
A control program may run independently on the player
terminal, or it may require information generated by the server to function. A
control program may exist on a server or on a player terminal, or both.
(2) "Data library" means
the electronic repository of all approved data files that may be downloaded to
player terminals or utilized to facilitate game play on a SSEGS or SHEGS,
including:
(A) control programs;
(B) firmware;
(C) peripheral firmware;
(D) configuration data; and
(E) any other software that may be downloaded
to a player terminal.
(3)
"Electronic multiplayer table system" means a combination of:
(A) one (1) or more servers; and
(B) multiple player terminals; that function
collectively for the purpose of electronically simulating multiplayer table
game operations either without a live host, or with a live host whose duties
are limited to the functions described in
68 IAC
1-1-82.
(4) "Host-assisted electronic multiplayer
table system" means a combination of:
(A) one
(1) or more servers; and
(B)
multiple player terminals; that function collectively for the purpose of
electronically simulating multiplayer table game operations with the assistance
of a dealer or live host whose duties are not limited to the functions
described in
68 IAC
1-1-82.
(5) "Player terminal" means the device that a
patron utilizes to interact with a game on any SHEGS, SSEGS, electronic
multiplayer table system, or host-assisted electronic multiplayer table system.
The term includes, but may not be limited to, a device on which or from which a
player does one (1) or more of the following:
(A) Places a wager.
(B) Views graphics from the game.
(C) Hears audio from the game.
(D) Provides input to the game.
(E) Receives notification of the outcome of a
game.
(6) "Server" means
the host computer that is the primary source of the system controls and
information for player terminals.
(7) "Server-hosted electronic gaming system"
or "SHEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1) or more
player terminals that:
(A) is linked by a
computer network;
(B) does not
electronically simulate multiplayer table game operations;
(C) does not contain player terminals that
are capable of player functionality if they are disconnected from the system;
and
(D) determines the outcome of
the game at the time of patron play by a random number generator that resides
on the server or servers.
(8) "Server-supported electronic gaming
system" or "SSEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1)
or more player terminals that:
(A) is linked
by a computer network that facilitates the transfer of the control program from
the server or servers to the player terminals;
(B) does not electronically simulate
multiplayer table game operations;
(C) allows each player terminal to be capable
of complete player functionality if disconnected from the system; and
(D) determines the outcome of the game at the
time of patron play by a random number generator that resides in the player
terminal.
(b) A
casino licensee may utilize a SSEGS or SHEGS for gaming that:
(1) has been tested and approved by the
commission under
68 IAC
2-6-2 through
68 IAC
2-6-4; and
(2) complies with
68 IAC
2-6-5,
68 IAC
2-6-6(a),
68 IAC
2-6-6(b),
68 IAC
2-6-7 through
68 IAC
2-6-14,
68 IAC
2-6-16 through
68 IAC
2-6-19,
68 IAC
2-6-21 through
68 IAC
2-6-43,
68 IAC
2-6-46, and any other applicable standards adopted by
the commission.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section,
68 IAC
2-6-5(10) does not apply to a SSEGS
or SHEGS. The par sheet for each game on a SSEGS or SHEGS must be submitted to
the commission before the game is placed into service.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of
this section,
68 IAC
2-6-6(c) does not apply to a SSEGS
or SHEGS. Any conversion must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of
this rule.
(e) Notwithstanding any
other provision of this section,
68 IAC
2-6-8(d) does not apply to a SSEGS
or SHEGS.
(f) Notwithstanding any
other provision of this section,
68 IAC
2-6-21 does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. Any changes
to the rules of play must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this
document [rule].
