1.1 Server Access Control
1.1.1 Critical software and computer files must be controlled only from the slot machine server through the downloaded server-assisted slot machine or client station software, and must not be controlled at or by any of the individual server-assisted slot machines or client stations con- nected to the slot machine server or at or by any other gaming management system or device. Any critical electronic gaming machine program or computer file that is not controlled by the slot machine server must be authenticated. The operator’s procedures for controlling such programs must, at a minimum, require:
- Compliance with the applicable log files of sections 6, Reports and Logs below; and
- Compliance with section 3.3.1 below, regarding changes to games and options.
1.1.2 The slot machine server must be configured as a dual authorization access system, prior to providing access to files and directories containing critical software or any other sensitive data.
1.2 Software Integrity and Security
1.2.1 A slot machine server must not be capable of altering any component of critical software on any connected server-assisted slot machine that would interrupt, or affect the functions, game outcome, or configurable options of a game in progress on any server-assisted slot machine connected to the slot machine server; provided however, that a slot machine server may stop a game or disable a server-assisted slot machine at any time if there is a valid reason to do so..
1.2.2 A slot machine server must not be capable of altering any component on any connected client station that would interrupt or affect the functions, game outcome, or configurable options of a game in progress; provided however, that a slot machine server may stop a game or disable a client station at any time if there is a valid reason to do so.