Good day, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Casino draft regulations. BMM as a gaming equipment testing laboratory is always happy to contribute to regulation reform.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions that may arise. I am happy to assist. -Erika DiNapoli

Quote from Standard: 11VAC5-90-150 (C)(7)

a. A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the department deems appropriate to assess the operation of the prototype or modification in a live gaming environment; 

BMM Test Lab Feedback:

While not relevant to BMM as an ITL, we observe this to be inconsistent with the industry. Best practice is to apply a maximum duration for a field trial.  

The Board may want to consider the following language:

a. A trial period shall be of a scope and duration the department deems appropriate to assess the operation of the prototype or modification in a live gaming environment not to exceed XX days without prior notification to the manufacturer and facility operator;