1531 Slot machine minimum design standards

Title 58--RECREATION

PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD

[58 PA. CODE CH. 461a]

Slot Machine Minimum Design Standards

[36 Pa.B. 4443]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]

   On June 15 2006, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) adopted a statement of policy in § 461a.1 (relating to slot machine minimum design standards) which provides the technical standards for use by manufacturer and slot machine licensees in slot machine design. This statement of policy was published at 36 Pa.B. 3442 (July 1, 2006). The Board noted an error in § 461a.1(a)(6).

   Therefore, the Board has deposited with the Legislative Reference Bureau an amendment to Chapter 461a amending § 461a.1(a)(6) to read as set forth in Annex A, with ellipses referring to the existing text of the technical standard.

Fiscal Impact

   This statement of policy will have no appreciable fiscal impact upon the Commonwealth.

Contact Person

   Further information is available by contacting Richard Sandusky, Director of Regulatory Review, [phone], [e-mail]; or Michelle Afragola, Deputy Director of Regulatory Review, [phone], [e-mail].

Effective Date

   This statement of policy will take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

THOMAS A. DECKER,   
Chairperson

   Fiscal Note:  125-44. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 58.  RECREATION

PART VII.  GAMING CONTROL BOARD

Subpart E.  SLOT MACHINE TESTING, APPROVAL AND CONTROL

CHAPTER 461a.  TECHNICAL STANDARDS--STATEMENT OF POLICY

§ 461a.1.  Slot machine minimum design standards.

   (a)  Slot machine volatility shall be calculated based on a 95% confidence interval. Volatility calculations must utilize the following when calculating the lowest payout percentage available for each slot machine game:

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   (6)  The volatility calculated in paragraph (5) may not exceed 10,000,000 plays.

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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1531. Filed for public inspection August 4, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]

  

[36 Pa.B. 4446]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]

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