Central control computer system - 4 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1323

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     § 1323.  Central control computer system.
        (a)  General rule.--To facilitate the auditing and security
     programs critical to the integrity of slot machine gaming in
     this Commonwealth, the department shall have overall control of
     slot machines, and all slot machine terminals shall be linked,
     at an appropriate time to be determined by the department, to a
     central control computer under the control of the department and
     accessible by the board to provide auditing program capacity and
     individual terminal information as approved by the department
     and shall include real-time information retrieval and terminal
     activation and disabling programs. The central control computer
     selected and employed by the department shall not unduly limit
     or favor the participation of a vendor or manufacturer of a slot
     machine as a result of the cost or difficulty of implementing
     the necessary program modifications to communicate with and link
     to the central control computer. The central control computer
     employed by the department shall provide:
            (1)  A fully operational Statewide slot machine control
        system that has the capability of supporting up to the
        maximum number of slot machines that could be permitted to be
        in operation under this part.
            (2)  The employment of a widely accepted gaming industry
        protocol to facilitate slot machine manufacturers' ability to
        communicate with the Statewide system.
            (2.1)  The delivery of a system that has the ability to
        verify software, detect alterations in payout and detect
        other methods of fraud in all aspects of the operation of
        slot machines.
            (3)  The delivery of a system that has the capability to
        support in-house and wide-area progressive slot machines as
        approved by the board.
            (4)  The delivery of a system that allows the slot
        machine licensee to install independent player tracking
        systems and cashless technology as approved by the board.
            (5)  The delivery of a system that does not alter the
        statistical awards of slot machine games as designed by the
        slot machine manufacturer and approved by the board.
            (6)  The delivery of a system that provides redundancy so
        that each component of the network will be capable of
        operating independently by the department if any component of
        the network, including the central control computer, fails or
        cannot be operated for any reason as determined by the
        department, and to assure that all transactional data is
        captured and secured. Costs associated with any computer
        system required by the department to operate at a licensed
        facility, whether independent or as part of the central
        control computer, shall be paid by the slot machine licensee.
        The computer system will be controlled by the department and
        accessible to the board.
            (7)  The ability to meet all reporting and control
        requirements as prescribed by the board and department.
            (8)  Any other capabilities as determined by the
        department in consultation with the board.
        (b)  Personal information.--Except as provided for in
     subsection (a)(4), the central control computer shall not
     provide for the monitoring or reading of personal or financial
     information concerning a patron of a slot machine licensee.
        (c)  Initial acquisition of central control computer.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and
     in order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this part,
     initial contracts entered into by the department for a central
     control computer, including any necessary computer hardware,
     software, licenses or related services shall not be subject to
     the provisions of 62 Pa.C.S. (relating to procurement).
     Contracts made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall
     not exceed five years.
        (d)  Resolution of contract disputes.--The process specified
     in 62 Pa.C.S. Ch. 17 Subch. B (relating to prelitigation
     resolution of controversies) shall be the sole means of
     resolution for controversies arising with respect to contracts
     executed under this section.
     (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)

        2006 Amendment.  Act 135 amended subsec. (a).
        Cross References.  Section 1323 is referred to in section
     1322 of this title.

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