Authority: IC 4-33-4; IC 4-35-4

Affected: IC 4-33; IC 4-35

Sec. 1. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this rule, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) "Control program" means the software that operates the player terminal's functions, including, but not limited to, the following:

   1. (A) Pay table.
   2. (B) Game program.
   3. (C) Game logic.
   4. (D) Random number generator.
   5. (E) Denominations.
   6. (F) User interface elements for the game.
2. A control program may run independently on the player terminal, or it may require information generated by the server to function. A control program may exist on a server or on a player terminal, or both.

3. (2) "Data library" means the electronic repository of all approved data files that may be downloaded to player terminals or utilized to facilitate game play on a SSEGS or SHEGS, including:

   1. (A) control programs;
   2. (B) firmware;
   3. (C) peripheral firmware;
   4. (D) configuration data; and
   5. (E) any other software that may be downloaded to a player terminal.

4. (3) "Electronic multiplayer table system" means a combination of:

   1. (A) one (1) or more servers; and
   2. (B) multiple player terminals;
5. that function collectively for the purpose of electronically simulating multiplayer table game operations either without a live host, or with a live host whose duties are limited to the functions described in 68 IAC 1-1-82.

6. (4) "Host-assisted electronic multiplayer table system" means a combination of:

   1. (A) one (1) or more servers; and
   2. (B) multiple player terminals;
7. that function collectively for the purpose of electronically simulating multiplayer table game operations with the assistance of a dealer or live host whose duties are not limited to the functions described in 68 IAC 1-1-82.

8. (5) "Player terminal" means the device that a patron utilizes to interact with a game on any SHEGS, SSEGS, electronic multiplayer table system, or host-assisted electronic multiplayer table system. The term includes, but may not be limited to, a device on which or from which a player does one (1) or more of the following:

   1. (A) Places a wager.
   2. (B) Views graphics from the game.
   3. (C) Hears audio from the game.
   4. (D) Provides input to the game.
   5. (E) Receives notification of the outcome of a game.
9. (6) "Server" means the host computer that is the primary source of the system controls and information for player terminals.

10. (7) "Server-hosted electronic gaming system" or "SHEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1) or more player terminals that:

    1. (A) is linked by a computer network;
    2. (B) does not electronically simulate multiplayer table game operations;
    3. (C) does not contain player terminals that are capable of player functionality if they are disconnected from the system; and
    4. (D) determines the outcome of the game at the time of patron play by a random number generator that resides on the server or servers.

11. (8) "Server-supported electronic gaming system" or "SSEGS" means a combination of one (1) or more servers and one (1) or more player terminals that:

    1. (A) is linked by a computer network that facilitates the transfer of the control program from the server or servers to the player terminals;
    2. (B) does not electronically simulate multiplayer table game operations;
    3. (C) allows each player terminal to be capable of complete player functionality if disconnected from the system; and
    4. (D) determines the outcome of the game at the time of patron play by a random number generator that resides in the player terminal.

(b) A casino licensee may utilize a SSEGS or SHEGS for gaming that:

1. (1) has been tested and approved by the commission under 68 IAC 2-6-2 through 68 IAC 2-6-4; and
2. (2) complies with 68 IAC 2-6-5, 68 IAC 2-6-6(a), 68 IAC 2-6-6(b), 68 IAC 2-6-7 through 68 IAC 2-6-14, 68 IAC 2-6-16 through 68 IAC 2-6-19, 68 IAC 2-6-21 through 68 IAC 2-6-43, 68 IAC 2-6-46, and any other applicable standards adopted by the commission.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-5(10) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. The par sheet for each game on a SSEGS or SHEGS must be submitted to the commission before the game is placed into service.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-6(c) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. Any conversion must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this rule.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-8(d) does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 68 IAC 2-6-21 does not apply to a SSEGS or SHEGS. Any changes to the rules of play must be made in accordance with sections 3 and 4 of this document [rule].

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 2-6.5-1; filed Aug 18, 2011, 11:38 a.m.: 20110914-IR-068100675FRA; errata filed Mar 20, 2012, 11:24 a.m.: 20120328-IR-068100675ACA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 3:58 p.m.: 20131225-IR-068130354RFA; readopted filed Sep 4, 2019, 10:57 a.m.: 20191002-IR-068190384RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2025, 2:46 p.m.: 20251210-IR-068240626RFA)