1. (1) Each slot machine shall use a random number generator (RNG) located within a Florida slot machine licensee’s facility. The RNG shall:

   1. (a) Be statistically independent from any other device;
   2. (b) Conform to the random distribution values specified in the slot machine’s PAR sheet;
   3. (c) Pass statistical tests such as the chi-squared test or random distribution analysis test;
   4. (d) Cycle continuously in the background between games and during game play;
   5. (e) Randomly determine the first seed number;
   6. (f) Use a method of re-scaling that permits all numbers within the lower range to be equally probable if a function of a slot machine requires a random number to be generated with a smaller range than that provided by the slot machine’s RNG; and,
   7. (g) Re-scale values using a method such as discarding that random number and selecting the next in sequence if a particular random number selected is outside the range of equal distribution of re-scaling values.
2. (2) A slot machine shall use communication protocols to protect the RNG and random selection process from influence by associated equipment.
3. (3) Each possible permutation or combination of game elements that produces a winning or losing game outcome shall be available for random selection at the initiation of each play.
4. (4) The independent licensed testing laboratory shall include a copy of each of the certifications required under this rule as part of the formal approval documentation certifying the machine and/or game for play in Florida to the division.
5. (5) Any misstatements, omissions or errors in the required certification provided by either the independent licensed testing laboratory or the manufacturer and/or distributor is a violation of rules governing slot machine gaming.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (e), (g) FS. History–New 7-5-06, Amended 6-21-10, 9-26-13, 5-30-17, Formerly 61D-14.041.