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 the probability of winning, must accept coins or currency, and must have mechanisms for suspending play and maintaining electronic records of all transactions. Additionally, machines that do not dispense coins directly must print ticket vouchers with specific information, and all machines must be capable of being linked to a central monitoring system.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that gaming machines provide a minimum payback value of eighty percent for each credit wagered and only offer games that have been authorized and examined by the board. The machines must also display their gaming machine license prominently while in use. These amendments aim to enhance the integrity and oversight of gaming operations in New Mexico.

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