Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Each video line
game title must meet the following specifications for approval for use within
the state of Montana. To be approved, the game must:
(a) using a random number generator, draw and
display numbers or symbols on at least three reels. Video line game outcomes
cannot be determined by the results of past horse races;
(b) clearly identify each individual line
that is brought into play by wagering additional money when more than one line
is played during a game;
(c)
display and identify each winning combination of numbers or symbols, if any,
and the credits/cash value won, if any, at the end of each game;
(d) the movement of numbers or symbols stops
automatically, or the player may manually stop the movement prior to the
automatic stop;
(e) provide winning
combinations that form a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line or other
specified shapes that may include:
(i)
matching numbers or symbols; or
(ii) particular numbers or symbols that
appear in any sequence or position; and
(f) provide a theoretical return of each bet
increment not to exceed 92%.
(2) If an entertainment display is used, the
conforming line game must:
(a) always be
clearly displayed to the player;
(b) be a minimum of three inches by three
inches in size;
(c) be clearly
labeled as the conforming game; and
(d) appear on the same screen as the
entertainment display.
(3) The entertainment display must:
(a) meet the requirements in (1)(b) through
(e);
(b) be clearly labeled as the
entertainment display; and
(c) not
intentionally mislead a player.
(4) Licensed VGM manufacturers submitting
video line games for approval must supply written verification from a qualified
independent testing service that the theoretical return for each bet increment
does not exceed 92%. For purposes of this rule, a qualified independent testing
service means a person or entity that:
(a)
holds a current Montana Associated Gambling Business License;
(b) shares no common ownership interests with
the licensed VGM manufacturer that submits the video line game to the
department for approval; and
(c)
has at least one contract with, or is licensed by, another governmental entity
to test gambling machines and provide mathematical certification for the
maximum theoretical return for VGM software.
AUTH: 23-5-115, 23-5-602, 23-6-603, 23-5-621, MCA; IMP:
23-5-602, 23-5-603, 23-5-607, 23-5-608, 23-5-611, 23-5-621,
MCA
