Action | Promulgate new regulation governing casino gaming |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/24/2021 |
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;