Rule 3772-9-03 | Evaluation by a certified independent testing laboratory.
(A) The executive director may require electronic gaming equipment to be evaluated by a certified independent testing laboratory prior to approval and inclusion in the commission's database. If required, a gaming-related vendor must adhere to the following:
(1) Submit a written request to a certified independent testing laboratory that, at a minimum, specifically references the scientific testing and technical evaluation necessary to determine compliance with Chapter 3772. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder, as well as the applicable standards in the appendix to this rule, and identifies the particular electronic gaming equipment at issue;
(2) Submit all necessary items and information to the certified independent testing laboratory;
(3) Pay all costs associated with the scientific testing and technical evaluation performed by the certified independent testing laboratory;
(4) Engage no more than one certified independent testing laboratory to perform scientific testing and technical evaluation of any particular version of electronic gaming equipment software, hardware, or other technology without prior written authorization from the executive director; and
(5) Submit any items or information pertaining to the electronic gaming equipment to the commission, if requested.
(B) The executive director may require previously approved electronic gaming equipment to be re-evaluated by a certified independent testing laboratory if it is determined that the equipment jeopardizes the integrity of casino gaming.
(C) Electronic gaming equipment will not be included in the commission's database unless the executive director approves the certified independent testing laboratory's results.
Last updated September 27, 2021 at 8:19 AM
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