Operators and GRSs who run critical gaming systems must provide the AGCO with confirmation their technology is compliant with applicable AGCO Standards prior to going live in the igaming market in Ontario.
The Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the “Standards”) are risk-based and outcome-focused.
Risk-based refers to the regulatory risks underlying the Standards. It is expected that by achieving the regulatory objectives reflected in the Standards, the registrant’s established control environment will address these regulatory risks.
This guide describes the go-live compliance requirements for most internet gaming (igaming) operators and gaming-related suppliers (“GRSs”) in order to participate in Ontario’s igaming market.
This Internet Gaming Operator Application Guide contains detailed information to assist internet gaming operators in applying for registration. We strongly encourage you to visit and keep checking the AGCO website for up-to-date additional helpful resources.
Under the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (GCA) the Registrar is authorized to establish risk-based standards to regulate Ontario’s gaming sector. The objective of a standards-based regulatory model is to shift the focus from requiring registrants to comply with a specific set of rules or processes, which tend to be prescriptive in nature, towards the broader regulatory outcomes or objectives they are expected to achieve. These regulatory outcomes are reflected in the “Standards” established herein.
7.1.1 It must be possible to perform a forensic analysis of any anomaly that occurs which may include viewing the data at the slot machine server and being able to place the data onto a duplicate device for the examination without shutting down or compromising the integrity of the data being transferred nor the integrity of the production server.
The slot machine server report requirements of this section may be satisfied by the slot machine server and/or the slot accounting/monitoring system.
6.1 Server Requirements for Reports and Audit Logs
