The bill amends Section 60-2E-44 of the New Mexico Statutes to establish specific standards and specifications that gaming machines must meet to be eligible for licensure. Key requirements include the inability to manipulate the machine's random probability of winning, the presence of a mechanism for accepting coins or currency, and the capability for the executive director to suspend play through a central system. Additionally, the machines must maintain electronic meters for tracking financial transactions, print ticket vouchers for cash prizes, and be linked to a central monitoring system.

Significantly, the bill replaces the term "regulations" with "rules of the board" and specifies that gaming machines must meet the standards set by state laws and rules, rather than referencing the regulations of Nevada and New Jersey. It also clarifies that the payback value for each credit wagered must be no less than eighty percent and that only games authorized and examined by the board may be offered. The bill aims to enhance the integrity and oversight of gaming machines in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 60-2E-44