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Section 12-22-990. Machines to be disabled if location controller not polled for a specified period.

SC Code § 12-22-990 (2019) (N/A)
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(A) Each location controller must be programmed automatically to disable the play of all machines connected to the location controller, if the location controller has not been polled by the central computer monitoring system for the purpose of collecting meter and event data, for a period to be determined by the department, but not less than seventy-two hours. The machine must be enabled when communication has been restored.

(B) Whenever a machine is disabled during play of a game, the following must occur:

(1) a message must appear on the screen warning the player that the machine is about to be disabled and the player must be informed that one minute remains to complete the game;

(2) a count-down timer must be displayed;

(3) if the player completes the game, all payouts must be reported on a payout ticket and no other games are allowed to be played on that machine; and

(4) if the player has not completed the game in the minute allotted, then the machine shall complete the hand according to the manufacturer's recommended play strategy, all payouts must be reported on a payout ticket, and the machine then disabled.

HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 125, Section 10.

Editor's Note

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Section 12-22-990. Machines to be disabled if location controller not polled for a specified period.