The bill amends Section 60-2E-44 of the New Mexico Statutes to establish stricter specifications for gaming machines to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. Key requirements include that machines must not be manipulable in a way that affects winning probabilities, must accept coins or currency, and must have mechanisms for suspending play and maintaining electronic records of all transactions. Additionally, machines must be capable of printing ticket vouchers for cash prizes, linking to a central monitoring system, and must provide a minimum payback value of eighty percent for each credit wagered.

The bill also emphasizes that gaming machines must only offer games that have been authorized and examined by the board, and they must display their gaming machine license prominently. These amendments aim to enhance the integrity and oversight of gaming operations in New Mexico, ensuring that all machines adhere to established standards and specifications.

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