Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 146.00 - Gaming Equipment
Section 146.54 - Inspection and Approval of Gaming Equipment and Related Devices and Software

Universal Citation: 205 MA Code of Regs 205.146

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) No gaming equipment or any related device or software shall be used in a gaming establishment unless it is identical in all mechanical, electrical, electronic or other aspects to a prototype thereof that has been reviewed and approved for use by the independent testing lab certified by the commission.

(2) The following equipment shall be certified by an approved internal or independent testing lab followed by an on-site inspection by the Bureau prior to initial use or following any modification:

(a) Slot machines;

(b) Multiplayer systems;

(c) Electronic table games;

(d) Server supported slot systems;

(e) Slot machine bonus systems;

(f) Progressive equipment;

(g) Kiosks;

(h) Account based wagering systems;

(i) Wireless wagering devices;

(j) Slot monitoring systems;

(k) Gaming voucher systems; and

(l) Devices used in conjunction with a slot monitoring system.

(3) Any evidence that an item of gaming equipment or a related device or software used in a gaming facility has been tampered with or altered in any way which would affect the integrity, fairness, or suitability of the item for use in a casino shall be immediately reported to the Bureau. The Bureau shall ensure that any such item is maintained in a secure manner.

(4) A gaming licensee and gaming device vendor shall comply with, and the commission adopts and incorporates by reference, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC Standard GLI-25: Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Games, version 1.2, released September 6, 2011, subject to the following amendments: Delete section 1.1 and replace with the following: "The following sets forth the technical standards for dealer controlled electronic table games as identified in 205 CMR 146.00. This GLI standard is adopted in whole subject to the modifications described in 205 CMR 146.54(4). The standard and modifications should at all times be read in conjunction with 205 CMR and the standards referenced in section 1.3.1 so as to create a harmonious regulatory framework.

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