N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 5321.4 – Notice and connection to the central computer system.

(a) Prior to use for gambling activity, a gaming device on a gaming floor shall be connected or linked to a central control computer system.
(b) To ensure accuracy in the central computer system and the retrieval of real-time meter information from the gaming device in conjunction with the movement of a gaming device, a gaming facility licensee shall provide the commission with written notice of the slot or electronic table game movement, prior to any of the following:
1. (1) placement of a gaming device on the gaming floor;
2. (2) movement of a gaming device between gaming device locations on the gaming floor; and
3. (3) removal of a gaming device from the gaming floor.