Florida Slot Machine Regulations

You must understand that using a slot machine for profit or gambling purposes is illegal and could subject you to severe penalties. Before purchasing a slot machine you must understand that every state does not allow ownership of these machines. However, we suggest that you check with your local authorities. We assume no responsibility for errors. The case hinges on a 2009 law in which the Legislature modified the implementing law relating to slot machines in Miami-Dade and Broward by allowing Hialeah Park to be eligible for a slots license.

  1. Section 551.101 - Slot machine gaming authorized; Section 551.102 - Definitions; Section 551.103 - Powers and duties of the division and law enforcement.
  2. CALIFORNIA 25 Years or Older or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ; COLORADO Introduced pre-1984 or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ; CONNECTICUT Any Machine PROHIBITED; DELAWARE 25 Years or Older; FLORIDA 20 Yrs. Or Older or Slot Bus. W/DOJ; GEORGIA Pre - 1950; HAWAII Any Machine PROHIBITED; IDAHO Pre - 1950; ILLINOIS 25 Years or Older; INDIANA Any.

823(19) Games that have software, software components, and/or associated hardware shall meet the following requirements:

838(a) Any software, software components, SBGS, SSGS, and associated hardware shall:

8491. Not be introduced into a facility before division approval,

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8663. Be stored within a locked cabinet located at the Florida licensed slot facility or, if a SBGS or SSGS, in a secure system server located at a Florida licensed slot facility.

898(b) Actual game title software and logic software secured within a dual locked cabinet accessible only by the slot licensee in the presence of a division representative, and:

9261. Be tracked using a log that includes:

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941b. Independent testing laboratory certification number,

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950d. Software status,

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956f. Count of total on-hand inventory that includes software added and removed; and,

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969g. License number and signature of the slot machine licensee employee adding or removing software from inventory.

9862. Must be released to the division for destruction when it reaches obsolete or revoked status; and,

10033. Must be for those 1008slot machine game 1011titles that require complete software reload and contain both game title and RAM clear software on the same piece of storage media. This type of game/RAM clear software shall be stored in the same cabinet as the other RAM clear software to be utilized when needed for RAM clear purposes only.

R. 61D-14.001General Definitions
R. 61D-14.002Application Requirements
R. 61D-14.003Renewal of Slot Machine Licenses
R. 61D-14.004Denial Criteria for Applications and Renewals
R. 61D-14.005Occupational License Requirements for Individual Persons
R. 61D-14.0055Temporary Slot Machine Occupational License
R. 61D-14.006Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities
R. 61D-14.007Business Occupational License Requirements for an Independent Testing Laboratory
R. 61D-14.008Occupational License Renewal Application
R. 61D-14.009Denial Criteria for Occupational License Application or Renewal
R. 61D-14.010Identification of the Occupational License Applicant
R. 61D-14.011Occupational License and Fingerprint Fees
R. 61D-14.012Change of Position, Place of Work, Name, or Address
R. 61D-14.014Occupational Licensee Termination List
R. 61D-14.015Slot Machine Licensee Organizational Structure
R. 61D-14.016Operational Requirements
R. 61D-14.017Days and Hours of Operation
R. 61D-14.018State Office Space Requirements
R. 61D-14.019Compulsive or Addictive Gambling Prevention Program
R. 61D-14.020Excluded Persons
R. 61D-14.0211Server Based Gaming Systems (SBGS) and Server Supported Gaming Systems (SSGS)
R. 61D-14.022Slot Machine, Slot Machine Component, and Progressive System Requirements
R. 61D-14.024Logic Compartment
R. 61D-14.025Currency Compartments
R. 61D-14.029Mechanical Devices Used for Displaying Game Outcomes
R. 61D-14.030Video Monitors/Touchscreens
R. 61D-14.031Bill Acceptors
R. 61D-14.032Progressive System Requirements
R. 61D-14.033Progressive Displays and Controllers
R. 61D-14.034Progressive Jackpots
R. 61D-14.036Slot Machine Tournament
R. 61D-14.037Games with Bonus Features, Multiple Win Lines, Prizes
R. 61D-14.038Percentage Payout and Odds
R. 61D-14.039Credit Redemption, Meter, Cancel Credit, and Taxation Reporting Limits
R. 61D-14.040Game Cycle, Payment of Credits by Ticket Printer, and Ticket Redemption
R. 61D-14.041Randomness Requirements and Game Play Auditing
R. 61D-14.042Accounting and Occurrence Meter Specifications
R. 61D-14.043Transaction Log, Accountability of Bills/Tickets, Bill Acceptor Recall, and Number of Last Plays Required
R. 61D-14.044Identification of Program Storage Media, and Slot Machine Technical Requirements
R. 61D-14.046Facility Based Monitoring System Functionality
R. 61D-14.047Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics
R. 61D-14.048Facility Based Monitoring System Required Reports
R. 61D-14.050Floor Plan
R. 61D-14.051Security Plan
R. 61D-14.052Electronic Identification and Access Control System
R. 61D-14.053Key Controls
R. 61D-14.054Surveillance Equipment
R. 61D-14.055Storage and Retrieval of Surveillance Recordings
R. 61D-14.056Security and Surveillance Logs
R. 61D-14.058Slot Machine Licensees System of Internal Controls
R. 61D-14.059Slot Machine Licensee Personnel
R. 61D-14.060Business Entities, Internal Controls and Personnel Records
R. 61D-14.061Slot Cash Storage Boxes
R. 61D-14.063Count Rooms
R. 61D-14.065Procedure for Slot Cash Storage Box Count
R. 61D-14.067Slot Cashier’s Cage and Change Machines
R. 61D-14.069Accounting and Security Records
R. 61D-14.072Cashier’s Cage, Satellite Cages, Vaults, and Accounting Controls
R. 61D-14.073Meter Readings
R. 61D-14.074Security Requirements, System Access, and Firewalls
R. 61D-14.075Jackpot Payouts Not Paid Directly From the Slot Machine
R. 61D-14.076Player Tracking System
R. 61D-14.079Resolution of Jackpot Disputes
R. 61D-14.080Retention, Storage and Destruction of Books, Records, and Documents
R. 61D-14.081Monthly Remittance Reports
R. 61D-14.082Annual Financial Report
R. 61D-14.085Records Regarding Ownership
R. 61D-14.0861Annual Compliance Audit
R. 61D-14.087Variance Reports and Response to Division Reports and Audits
R. 61D-14.090Prohibited Acts
R. 61D-14.096Requirement for Shipment of All Slot Machines and Software Components
R. 61D-14.097Responsibility for Control of Slot Machine or Slot Machine Component Shipment
R. 61D-14.098Slot Machine Seal
R. 61D-14.200Educational or Training Facilities
R. 61D-14.203Certified Educational Facility License Application

Terms Used In Florida Regulations > Chapter 61D-14

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  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Credit report: A detailed report of an individual's credit history prepared by a credit bureau and used by a lender in determining a loan applicant's creditworthiness. Source: OCC
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
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  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in 'equity' rather than in 'law.' In English legal history, the courts of 'law' could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of 'equity' could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in 'law' cases but not in 'equity' cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legal tender: coins, dollar bills, or other currency issued by a government as official money. Source: U.S. Mint
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads 'not guilty' and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.