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Regulated Community Licensing & Security Regulated Community Electronic Security
Regulated Community Licensing & Security Regulated Community Electronic Security
Per K.S.A. 74-8750(a), each type of electronic gaming machine shall be approved by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC).
The KRGC’s approval process for new electronic gaming machines in Kansas is contained in Kansas Administrative Regulations. The regulations are avaliable online and listed here: (K.A.R.) 112-107-1 http://www.krgc.ks.gov/images/stories/pdf/Articles/Article_107/20120210_112-107-1.pdf, 112-107-2 http://www.krgc.ks.gov/images/stories/pdf/Articles/Article_107/20120210_112-107-2.pdf and 112-107-3 http://www.krgc.ks.gov/images/stories/pdf/Articles/Article_107/20120210_112-107-3.pdf The technical specification for electronic gaming machines submitted to the KRGC for approval are contained in Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) standard 11.
All Gaming Suppliers are reminded they must have a license with the KRGC and Kansas Lottery approval to sell gaming devices within the state of Kansas. Please contact Licensing at (785) 296-8357 for more information on KRGC licensure.
For initial testing, suppliers are to submit their product to a KRGC approved Independent Test Lab (ITL), and follow the specific ITL submission procedures.
Prior to full approval of a gaming device, software, or associated equipment, KRGC may require a field test with a limited number of machines.
All Gaming Suppliers shall contact the KRGC staff to determine if a gaming device needs to be supplied to the KRGC with any necessary manuals or support.
Prior to the installation of the product for either field testing or installation for public use, the Gaming Supplier and/or gaming facility may be required to provide the KRGC documentation to include manuals (including but not limited to installation, operation, and user manuals), and software installation instructions. KRGC may also require participation by its staff in the training on the installation and configuration process.
As part of testing, a KRGC approved Independent Test Lab (ITL) will prepare a concatenation of the various software images in use on each variation of EGM for validation purposes.
The final submission approval will awarded by the KRGC.
Questions on the submission procedures can be directed to Dennis Bachman at (785) 296-8358 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Any electronic gaming machine that operates in the State of Kansas needs to be certified by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. The KRGC uses Gaming Laboratories International as its testing entity. Below you'll find standards set by GLI for different electronic machines that might be located in Kansas casinos.
The Electronic Security Unit (ESU) serves to instill and preserve the public's trust in electronic gaming machines and their related systems that are operated at the State-owned casinos. The ESU develops and maintains relationships with gaming machine manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the gaming devices and their supporting systems are programmed and configured to operate in accordance with state law and KRGC rules and regulations. The ESU works with the KRGC's independent testing laboratory to ensure all electronic gaming devices have been tested to KRGC specifications. The ESU works with KRGC Enforcement Agents and Casino staff to ensure the appropriate procedures are adhered to at the state-owned casinos to maintain the public's confidence in the electronic gaming devices.
Gaming Equipment Submission Procedures
Per K.S.A. 74-8750(a), each type of Table Game shall be approved by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) by using the Gaming Equipment Submission Request Form, follow these steps
The manufacturer will have an interested Kansas casino sponsor their game. Notification to KRGC would be required from the sponsoring casino through the approval process of the table game.
All manufacturers are reminded they must have a license with Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) and Kansas Lottery approval to sell gaming devices within the state of Kansas.
As part of testing for the KRGC, gaming laboratory will prepare a concatenation of the various software images in use on each variation of Table game for validation purposes.
The manufacturer or owner of the game.
The name of the game.
The rules of the game.
The mechanism or game media (dice or cards, etc.)How many dice?
Betting structures.
A graphical representation of at least one full section of felt.
7. Questions on the submission procedures can be directed to Dennis Bachman at (785) 296-5800 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
