South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:18 - GAMING COMMISSION - DEADWOOD GAMBLING
Chapter 20:18:17 - Slot machine requirements
Section 20:18:17:18.03 - Slot machine specifications-Player identification components

(1) Card readers which must be electronically based and be able to detect the use of a valid card;

(2) Barcode readers which must be able to associate the barcode visible on a card, wagering voucher, or an approved software application on a player's device, as applicable, with data stored in an external database to identify an account association, or for redemption; and

(3) Biometric scanners which must be able to associate a person's physical characteristics with those recorded within an external database to authenticate the identity of a player for account association, or for redemption.

Player identification components must be constructed in a manner that ensures proper handling of inputs and protects against vandalism, abuse, or fraudulent activity. Player identification components must be designed to prevent manipulation that may impact integrity and must provide a method to enable the software to interpret and act appropriately upon a valid or invalid input. A method for detection of counterfeiting must be implemented.

Player identification component hardware must be secured in a locked enclosure or sealed casing or located within a locked area of the slot machine outside of any logic area that requires opening of the main door for access. Only the areas of the component that require physical interaction may be accessible to the player.

The slot machine must have mechanisms to interpret and act upon an error condition related to any communication failure or other malfunction of any player identification component. If a player identification component error condition is identified, the slot machine must display an appropriate error message and disable the player identification component.