Specifications include, but are not limited to: The following list of specifications must be met by the bidders, yet is not intended to limit the state of the art in multi-player automated gaming tables. The Lottery is interested in finding out about any additional features and/or capabilities a bidder may wish to present. The Lottery encourages the use of energy saving devices in the video lottery terminals proposed. 3.1.1 General Each machine shall contain multiple playing stations wherein each station is independent of all other stations. 3.1.2 Seats All multi-player automated gaming table stations are to include seats that make the player comfortable. 3.1.3 Keyboard Functions and/or Touch Screen Capability There shall be sufficient keys or indicator functions on the machine to provide for the following functions: a. Wager selection b. HELP function with context sensitive assistance. When the player opts for HELP in the middle of a transaction, information relevant to that transaction appears. HELP must cover how to play; credits; and other consumer information. 3.1.4 Security Lock Key locks so that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the CPU board. 3.1.5 Self-Diagnostics The machine must be equipped with self-diagnostics and indicators or lights that enable the agent to 32 monitor the operating status of the terminal. Please provide a description of indicators used to monitor your machines. 3.1.6 Environment Fitness Bidders shall describe how the multi-player automated gaming table is suitable for the conditions of Delaware agent locations (local power requirements, other environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, dust, grease, spilled liquids, or player abuse). 3.1.7 Memory Protection Should AC power to the multi-player automated gaming table be interrupted, the gaming software must not be destroyed, modified or lost for a minimum period of seventy-two (72) hours from the occurrence of such failure. 3.1.8 Memory Capacity and Expansion Bidders shall indicate memory size of multi-player automated gaming tables being proposed, and provide examples of memory available for and consumed by various gaming options. If terminal memory can be upgraded from the originally delivered amount, bidders must describe this capability. These responses will indicate the availability of memory for further expansion. 3.1.9 Game Algorithms Gaming algorithms may be inserted into the machine and/or stations either on some form of secure medium or through secured downloads. For a bidder proposing downloads, the proposal must identify mechanisms that ensure security for the download, and verify that the correct version has been received. 3.1.10 Central Computer System and Player Tracking Interface The machine must have a messaging capability so as to operate in an on-line communications mode with the Lottery's central computer system and the agents’ player tracking system (See section 3.2.1). Traffic to and from the central system will include information retrieval, security, and terminal activation/deactivation messages. The machine hardware configuration for communications with the Lottery’s central system will consist of an RJ45 Ethernet connector suitable for connection to a communications controller (or equivalent mechanism) for on-line communications. 3.1.11 Unique Internal Identification Number Each machine may be given a unique internal machine number that identifies it to the central system. Each successful bidder may be assigned a block of numbers. The machine number shall be stored in non-volatile memory on the main logic board. 3.1.12 Activation and De-activation Through Central System Once connected to the Central Computer System, game play ability and bill/ticket acceptors must be capable of activation/deactivation from the system. Diagnostic functions will be available at all times. 3.1.13 User Safety 33 Electrical and mechanical parts and design principles shall not subject a player to physical hazard or injury. Bidders must submit proof that the proposed equipment has been inspected and approved (or approval is pending) for customer safety by a reputable testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories. Bidders must certify that all proposed equipment is in compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations. Certification under equivalent Canadian or European standards is acceptable. 3.1.14 Protection of Meter Data Through Power Surge, Brownout, and Outages A surge protector must be installed on the line that feeds electrical power to each multi-player automated gaming table at the bidder’s expense. The battery backup, or an equivalent, for the electronic meters must be capable of maintaining accuracy of all accounting records and machine status reports for a period of 180 days after power is discontinued to the machine.
