Section 68IAC2-6.5-1. Definitions

   (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]. (Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 2-6.5-1; filed Aug 18, 2011, 11:38 a.m.: 20110914-IR-068100675FRA; errata filed Mar 20, 2012, 11:24 a.m.: 20120328-IR-068100675ACA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 3:58 p.m.: 20131225-IR-068130354RFA)