South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 48:02:07:02 Application for approval of a video lottery machine. 48:02:07:02. Application for approval of a video lottery machine. A manufacturer or distributor shall not distribute a video lottery machine for placement in the state unless it has been approved by the lottery…

Rule 48:02:07:03 Testing of video lottery machines. 48:02:07:03. Testing of video lottery machines. The lottery may require two working models of a video lottery machine transported to the location it designates for testing, examination, and analysis. The manufacturer shall pay a…

Rule 48:02:07:04 Report of test results. 48:02:07:04. Report of test results. After each test has been completed, the lottery shall provide the machine manufacturer a report that contains findings, conclusions, and pass/fail results. The report may contain recommendations for vid…

Rule 48:02:07:05 Modifications to previously approved models. 48:02:07:05. Modifications to previously approved models. The machine manufacturer and distributor are responsible for the assembly and initial operation of all video lottery machines and associated equipment in the ma…

Rule 48:02:07:06 Conformity to prototype. 48:02:07:06. Conformity to prototype. Each video lottery machine licensed for placement in a licensed establishment must conform to the exact specifications of the lottery machine prototype tested and approved by the commission. Source: 1…

Rule 48:02:07:07 Operation of video lottery machines. 48:02:07:07. Operation of video lottery machines. Each video lottery machine must at all times operate and play in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 42-7A and this article. Source: 16 SDR 27, effective August 18, 1989. Ge…

Rule 48:02:07:08 Confiscation and seizure of machines. 48:02:07:08. Confiscation and seizure of machines. Any video lottery machine or modifications not approved or not discovered by the lottery at the time of licensing, which is in violation of SDCL 42-7A or this article, shall …

Rule 48:02:07:09 Obsolete machine designation request. 48:02:07:09. Obsolete machine designation request. If a manufacturer cannot provide associated equipment for an approved machine, the manufacturer may request that its approved machine be declared obsolete by the commission. …

Rule 48:02:07:10 Commission consideration of obsolete machine request. 48:02:07:10. Commission consideration of obsolete machine request. In considering a request made pursuant to § 48:02:07:09, the commission shall utilize the services of an independent technical expert to verif…

Rule 48:02:07:11 Declaration of obsolete machine. 48:02:07:11. Declaration of obsolete machine. After receipt and consideration of a manufacturer's request pursuant to §§ 48:02:07:09 and 48:02:07:10, the commission may, after a public hearing, declare an approved machine obsolete…

48:02:08:01. Hardware specifications. Each video lottery machine licensed for placement in the state must meet the following hardware specifications: (1) Electrical and mechanical parts and design principles may not subject a player to physical hazards; (2) A surge protector must…

Rule 48:02:08:01.01 Associated equipment list for required purchase from manufacturer or distributor. 48:02:08:01.01. Associated equipment list for required purchase from manufacturer or distributor. For each video lottery machine licensed for placement in the state, the lottery …

Rule 48:02:08:02 Software requirements for randomness testing. 48:02:08:02. Software requirements for randomness testing. Each video lottery machine must have a random number generator that will determine the occurrence of a specific card, a specific number, or a specific symbol …

Rule 48:02:08:03 Software requirements for percentage payout. 48:02:08:03. Software requirements for percentage payout. Each video lottery machine must meet the following maximum and minimum theoretical percentage payout during the expected lifetime of the machine: (1) Video game…

Rule 48:02:08:04 Software requirements for continuation of game after malfunction. 48:02:08:04. Software requirements for continuation of game after malfunction. Each game must be capable of continuing the current game with all current game features after a machine malfunction is…

48:02:08:05. Software requirements for play transaction records. Each video lottery machine must maintain electronic accounting meters at all times, regardless of whether the machine is being supplied with power. Each meter must be capable of maintaining totals no less than eight…

Rule 48:02:08:06 Software requirements of video draw poker. 48:02:08:06. Software requirements of video draw poker. Video lottery machines offering video draw poker games must meet the following requirements: (1) The logic of the hardware or software may not interfere with the ap…

Rule 48:02:08:07 Software requirements for video keno. 48:02:08:07. Software requirements for video keno. Video lottery machines offering video keno games must meet the following requirements: (1) Each machine must display a fixed grid of numbers not greater than 1 to 80, inclusi…

Rule 48:02:08:08 Software requirements for video blackjack. 48:02:08:08. Software requirements for video blackjack. Video lottery machines offering video blackjack games or variations of the games must meet the following requirements: (1) The logic of the hardware or software may…

Rule 48:02:08:09 Software requirements for line-up games. 48:02:08:09. Software requirements for line-up games. Video lottery machines offering line-up games must meet the following requirements: (1) The game must select numbers, prize values, or symbols that satisfy the randomne…

Rule 48:02:09:01 Transportation of video lottery machines into the state. 48:02:09:01. Transportation of video lottery machines into the state. A manufacturer or distributor shipping a video lottery machine into the state shall provide the lottery in writing at time of shipment t…

Rule 48:02:09:02 Receipt of video lottery machines in the state. 48:02:09:02. Receipt of video lottery machines in the state. Any person in this state who purchases a machine shall, upon receipt of the machine, provide the lottery the following information on forms required by th…

Rule 48:02:09:03 Transportation of video lottery machines between locations in the state. 48:02:09:03. Transportation of video lottery machines between locations in the state. Any person transporting a machine from one location to another in the state, other than for repair or se…

Rule 48:02:09:04 Transportation of video lottery machines out of the state. 48:02:09:04. Transportation of video lottery machines out of the state. Any person shipping machines out of the state shall notify the lottery in writing prior to the shipment by providing the following i…

Rule 48:02:09:05 South Dakota lottery licenses required on video lottery machines. 48:02:09:05. South Dakota lottery licenses required on video lottery machines. Each video lottery machine placed in operation in the state must have a lottery license affixed to it. The lottery sha…

Rule 48:02:09:06 Disposal of video lottery machines. 48:02:09:06. Disposal of video lottery machines. A person desiring to dispose of an unsalable or damaged video lottery machine shall notify the lottery in writing prior to disposal and provide the following information on a for…

Rule 48:02:10:01 Training in machine maintenance required prior to placement. 48:02:10:01. Training in machine maintenance required prior to placement. A video lottery machine may not be placed in operation in the state until the manufacturer or distributor provides training in t…

Rule 48:02:10:02 Manufacturers and distributors required to provide training. 48:02:10:02. Manufacturers and distributors required to provide training. Each licensed manufacturer or distributor or lottery-approved designee shall provide comprehensive training seminars in the serv…

Rule 48:02:10:02.01 Type I technician training requirements. 48:02:10:02.01. Type I technician training requirements. Manufacturers and distributors must submit to the lottery for approval the following information on Type I technician training programs conducted in the state: (1…

Rule 48:02:10:02.02 Type II technician training requirements. 48:02:10:02.02. Type II technician training requirements. Manufacturers and distributors must submit to the lottery for approval the following information on Type II technician training programs conducted in the state:…

48:02:10:03. Availability of training. Manufacturers and distributors shall notify operators who have either purchased or expressed interest in purchasing their machines at least three weeks in advance of scheduled training programs. Training programs to qualify as a Type I techn…

48:02:10:04. Training requirements. The manufacturer and distributor shall administer an examination at the conclusion of the training and recommend for qualification as a Type I technician each person who successfully completes the training. The lottery shall administer an exami…

48:02:10:05. Operators required to have training in service and repair of video lottery machines. Each business licensed as an operator and its service agents must demonstrate that they have experience in the service and repair of video lottery machines and must attend and succes…

Rule 48:02:10:05.01 Deadline for qualification. 48:02:10:05.01. Deadline for qualification. Repealed. Source: 21 SDR 215, effective June 26, 1995; repealed, 37 SDR 215, effective May 31, 2011.

Rule 48:02:10:06 Machines to be maintained in operating condition. 48:02:10:06. Machines to be maintained in operating condition. Video lottery machines or associated equipment must be serviced, cleaned, and maintained to ensure continued operation. Source: 16 SDR 27, effective A…

Rule 48:02:10:07 Maintenance log forms required. 48:02:10:07. Maintenance log forms required. A written maintenance log shall be kept in each video lottery machine located within the main cabinet access area. Every person, including lottery personnel, who gains entry into any int…

Rule 48:02:10:08 Operators required to furnish keys to machines for inspection purposes. 48:02:10:08. Operators required to furnish keys to machines for inspection purposes. Operators must provide the lottery a master key for access into the main cabinet door of each machine plac…

Rule 48:02:10:09 Notification of repairs to the logic area. 48:02:10:09. Notification of repairs to the logic area. Any repairs to the logic board or circuitry within the logic area must be reported by the operator to the lottery immediately upon completion of the repairs. Each o…

Rule 48:02:10:10 Notification of broken seals on logic board. 48:02:10:10. Notification of broken seals on logic board. The software Eproms on the logic board or software access point of each machine shall be sealed by the lottery after initial inspection. Operators must inform t…

48:02:11:01. Location of machines in establishment. All video lottery machines in licensed establishments must be physically located as follows: (1) In the sight and control of the owner, manager, or an employee of the licensed establishment from the location at which alcoholic b…

48:02:11:02. Restrictions on multiple alcoholic beverage licenses. Persons who hold more than one license for the on-sale consumption of alcoholic beverages may have machines placed for each license issued provided the following requirements are met: (1) Separate application, qua…

48:02:12:01. Payment of credits. No cash or check payment for credits awarded on a video lottery machine may be made unless the ticket voucher: (1) Is presented on a fully legible, valid printed ticket voucher that contains the information required in SDCL 42-7A-37(5) and §48:02:…

48:02:12:02. Method of payment. The management of each licensed establishment shall designate employees authorized to redeem ticket vouchers during the hours of operation. Credits must be immediately paid in cash or by check when a player presents a valid ticket voucher for payme…

48:02:12:03. Restrictions on payment of credits. Establishments may only redeem ticket vouchers for credits awarded on video lottery machines located on its premises. A ticket voucher must be presented for payment before the close of business on the date the ticket voucher was pr…

48:02:12:04. Redeemed ticket vouchers required to be defaced. All ticket vouchers redeemed by a licensed establishment must be marked or defaced in a manner that prevents any subsequent presentment and payment. Source: 16 SDR 27, effective August 18, 1989; 49 SDR 51, effective No…

Rule 48:02:12:05 Liability for machine malfunction. 48:02:12:05. Liability for machine malfunction. The lottery, the commission, and the state of South Dakota are not responsible for any machine malfunction that causes credits to be wrongfully awarded or denied to players. The op…

Rule 48:02:13:01 Placement of video lottery machines on Indian reservations authorized. 48:02:13:01. Placement of video lottery machines on Indian reservations authorized. Video lottery machines may be placed and operated within the exterior boundaries of Indian reservations in t…

Rule 48:02:13:02 Payment to tribal governments. 48:02:13:02. Payment to tribal governments. The lottery shall pay to each tribal government 50 percent of the state's share as established in § 48:02:06:02 of net machine income generated from all machines located within the exterio…

Rule 48:02:13:03 Accounting records made available. 48:02:13:03. Accounting records made available. The lottery shall make available to each tribal government an accounting record of video lottery transactions on machines located within its jurisdiction. Source: 17 SDR 51, effect…

Rule 48:02:13:04 Transfer of funds. 48:02:13:04. Transfer of funds. The lottery shall remit to the tribal governments only the amount collected under § 48:02:13:02. The lottery shall transfer funds to the person or entity designated in the agreement negotiated between each tribal…