17

DECREE

of the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic

 

of 15 January 2009,

 

laying down details of an application for expert evaluation of devices and systems used in the operation of gambling games

 

           


      Pursuant to §57a(b) of Act No. 171/2005 Coll. on Gambling Games and on amendments to certain acts as amended by Act No. 659/2007 Coll., the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic lays down as follows:

 

§ 1

Details of an application for expert evaluation of gambling machines

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of gambling machines includes:

 

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, a gambling game operator (hereinafter only as “operator”) and an owner of the evaluated device and system (hereinafter only as “owner”) and a entity organisation number (hereinafter only as “EON”) of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the gambling machine including its

      1. type;

      2. manufacturer;

      3. serial number;

      4. month and year of manufacture;

c)   the name of the gambling game program including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   gaming currency;

e)   additional technical information, for example bonus games and bonuses;

f)    requested effective date and validity period of the certificate;

g)   the method of receiving and paying out cash.

g)   additional operating data and technical data;

h)   game plan in the Slovak language;

i)    a written declaration of conformity and test protocols or certificate by notified bodies issued pursuant to a separate regulation1), if not already registered by an authorised test office;

j)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on video game software and its program versions specified in the application;

k)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true;

1)   a security project whose sample is available at the internet site of an authorised test office that carries out the expert evaluation procedure.

 

      (8) The annex referred to in paragraph 7(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in applicant’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

      (2) The following is attached as an annex to the application for expert evaluation of gambling machines:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of a gambling machine such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the gambling machine; including its serial number;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of the gambling game and of the origin of the gambling machine;

g)   a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the gambling machine specified in the application;

h)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§ 2

Details of an application for expert evaluation of technical devices operated directly by gamblers

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of technical devices operated directly by gamblers (hereinafter only as “technical devices”) includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the technical device including its

      1. type;

      2. manufacturer;

      3. serial number;

      4. year of manufacture;

c)   the name of the gambling game program including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   gaming currency;

e)   additional technical information, for example bonus games and bonuses;

f)    requested effective date and validity period of the certificate;

g)   number of gambling points including their serial numbers, if assigned by the manufacturer;

h)   the minimum bet for one position and maximum bet for one position;

i)    the method of receiving and paying out cash.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of technical devices operated directly by gamblers include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of a technical device such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the technical device; including its serial number;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of the gambling game and of the origin of the technical device;

g)   technical specification of the technical device including, in particular, the number of games, number of dice and number of zeros;

h)   a copy of an individual licence to operate gambling games by means of technical devices; this does not apply to the submission of the first application;

i)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the technical device specified in the application;

j)    a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§3

Details of an application for expert evaluation of terminals and other devices used for the operation of video games

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of terminals and other devices used for the operation of video games includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the terminal including its

      1. type;

      2. manufacturer;

      3. serial number;

      4. year of manufacture;

c)   the name of the gambling game program including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   gaming currency;

e)   additional technical information, for example bonus games and bonuses;

f)    requested effective date and validity period of the certificate;

g)   the number of terminals including their serial numbers;

h)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

i)    location address of the central computer system.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of terminals and other devices used for the operation of video games include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of a terminal such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the terminal; including its serial number;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of the terminal;

g)   technical specification of the terminal, including in particular the possibility of interconnecting the terminals with the central computer system;

h)   a copy of an individual licence to operate gambling games by means of video games; this does not apply to the submission of the first application;

i)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the terminal specified in the application;

j)    a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

     

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§4

Details of an application for expert evaluation of devices used in the operation of bingo

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of devices used in the operation of bingo includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the device used in the operation of bingo including its

      1. type;

      2. manufacturer;

      3. serial number, if assigned;

      4. year of manufacture;

c)   the name of the program including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   gaming currency;

e)   additional technical information, for example bonus games and bonuses;

f)    requested effective date and validity period of the certificate;

g)   type of bingo;

h)   type of the bingo caller machine;

i)    description of data and bingo cards archiving;  

j)    types of winnings and bonuses;

k)   price of bingo cards and their quantity;

l)    the method of receiving and paying out cash;

m)  the maximum amount of winnings;

n)   the name and address of the bingo game establishment.

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of devices used in the operation of bingo include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of a device used in the operation of bingo such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the device used in the operation of bingo, including its serial number;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of the device used in the operation of bingo;

g)   description of the bingo caller system;

h)   technical documentation of the device used in the operation of bingo, including scheme of connection and interconnection of individual components comprising the central, a caller system and electronic terminals (Quickers);

i)    description of the central system devices;

j)    game plan in the Slovak language;

k)   a program listing in an electronic format;

1)   a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the device used in the operation of bingo specified in the application;

m)  a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

 

§5

Details of an application for expert evaluation of electronic connections linking sites where gambling games are operated and the central site that evaluates the progress in, and results of the gambling game

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of electronic connections linking sites where gambling games are operated and the central site that evaluates the progress in, and results of the gambling game (hereinafter only as “terminals for gambling games other then video games”) include:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name  of the terminal for gambling games other than video games, including its

      1. type;

      2. manufacturer;

      3. serial number;

      4. year of manufacture;

c)   the name of the gambling game program including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   gaming currency;

e)   additional technical information, for example bonus games and bonuses;

f)    requested effective date and validity period of the certificate;

g)   number of terminals for gambling games other than video games, including their serial numbers, if assigned by the manufacturer;

h)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

i)    location address of the central computer system.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of terminals for gambling games other than video games include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of a terminal for gambling games other than video games such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the terminal for gambling games other than video games, including its serial number;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of the terminal for gambling games other than video games;

g)   technical specification of the terminal, including in particular the possibility of interconnecting the terminals for gambling games other than video games with the central computer system;

h)   a copy of an individual licence to operate gambling games; this does not apply to the submission of the first application;

i)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the terminals for gambling games other than video games specified in the application;

j)    a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§6

Details of an application for expert evaluation of interconnection and security of interconnection with electronic communication networks if used in the operation of a gambling game

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of interconnection and security of interconnection with electronic communication networks if used in the operation of a gambling game (hereinafter only as “system, interconnection and network”) includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, owner and operator, if assigned;

b)   the name of the system, interconnection and network, including its manufacturer;

c)   the name of program of the system, interconnection and network, including its

      1. version;

      2. manufacturer;

d)   additional technical data, for example the possibilities of interconnection of the system, central server;

e)   software program of the central server;

f)    a method used in order to safeguard central server security;

g)   data archiving method;

h)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

i)    location address of the central server;

j)    location address of  a back-up server.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation the system, interconnection and network include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a copy of a document on the acquisition of the system, interconnection and network such as an invoice with a certificate of delivery, a purchase contract, a lease contract or a copy of other document evidencing the acquisition of the system, interconnection and network;

f)    a certificate from the manufacturer, or from a person authorised by the manufacturer, of the origin of a gambling game program where the assessed system, interconnection and network contains a gambling game;

g)   technical documentation including schemes of connection and interconnection of individual components of the systems, interconnections and networks;

h)   a sample confirmation of a deposit and bet placed, if used;

i)    a sample player registration form, if used;

j)    game plan in the Slovak language;

k)   servicing manual;

1)   a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the system, interconnection and network specified in the application;

m)  a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true;

n)   a security project whose sample is available at the internet site of an authorised test office that carries out the expert evaluation procedure.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§7

Details of an application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via gambling machines, and its program versions

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via gambling machines, and its program versions, includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant and EON of the applicant, if assigned;

b)   the name of a gambling machine;

c)   the name of the gambling machine manufacturer;

d)   the type of gambling machine hardware;

e)   the name of the gambling game program

f)    the program version of the gambling game;

g)   the name of the gambling game program manufacturer;

h)   names of all gambling games included in the program version of the gambling game;

i)    specification or type of the controlling program board, or specification of software program;

j)    options to set the range of winning rate in percentage;

k)   the maximum bet in a single gambling game and the maximum winnings in a single gambling game;

1)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

m)  the method of signalling disconnected mechanical counters.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via gambling machines, and its program versions, include

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the applicant, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating applicant’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the applicant in the case of an applicant not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

c)   description of the gambling game, specifying in particular its configuration and controls;

d)   technical documentation;

e)   servicing manual;

f)    a sample program version of the gambling games installed in the gabling machine subject to assessment;

g)   additional operating data and technical data;

h)   a statistical report of the gambling game where the winning rate expressed as a percentage is recorded for 100,000 games with a step of 1,000 performed at the minimum and maximum winning rate;

i)    gaming rules in the Slovak language in an electronic format;

j)    a gambling game program listing in a higher programming language in an electronic format, which the manufacturer may protect by encoding;

k)   a written declaration of conformity and test protocols or certificate by notified bodies issued pursuant to a separate regulation[1]), if not already registered by an authorised test office;

1)   a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on software used in the operation of gambling games via gambling machines specified in the application, including its program versions;

m)  a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

     

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in applicant’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

      (4) In addition to information specified in paragraph 1 above, the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software, including its program versions, for gambling machines also includes

a)   the name of the bonus game;

b)   the program version of the bonus game;

c)   the name of the bonus game program manufacturer;

d)   software program of the bonus game;

e)   the system of creating the bonus game;

f)    the amount of deposits for the creation of the bonus game;

g)   the range within which a gambler can be awarded winnings from the bonus game;

h)   the method of keeping record of and paying out the winnings from the bonus game;

i)    the method of winnings signalisation;

j)    the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up.

     

      (5) In addition to annexes specified in paragraph 2, the bonus game rules in the Slovak language are also annexed to the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software, including its program versions, for gambling machines.

 

§8

Details of an application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via technical devices, gambling games via telecommunication devices or video games, and its program versions

 

      (1) An application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via technical devices, and its program versions, includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant and EON of the applicant, if assigned;

b)   the name of the technical device;

c)   the name of the technical device manufacturer;

d)   type of hardware;

e)   the name of the gambling game program

f)    the program version of the gambling game;

g)   the name of the gambling game program manufacturer;

h)   names of all gambling games included in the program version of the gambling game;

i)    specification or type of the controlling program board, or specification of software program;

j)    number of gambling points;

k)   the minimum bet for one position and maximum bet for one position;

1)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

m)  the method of signalling disconnected counters.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via technical devices, and its program versions, include

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating applicant’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the applicant in the case of an applicant not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

c)   description of the gambling game, specifying in particular its configuration and controls;

d)   technical documentation;

e)   servicing manual;

f)    a sample program version of the gambling games installed in the technical device subject to assessment;

g)   additional operating data and technical data;

h) game plan in the Slovak language;

i)    a gambling game program listing in a higher programming language in an electronic format, which the manufacturer may protect by encoding;

j)    a written declaration of conformity and test protocols or certificate by notified bodies issued pursuant to a separate regulation1), if not already registered by an authorised test office;

k)   a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on software used in the operation of gambling games via technical devices specified in the application, including its program versions;

1)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in applicant’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

      (4) In addition to information specified in paragraph 1 above, the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software, including its program versions, for technical devices also includes

a)   the name of the bonus game;

b)   the program version of the bonus game;

c)   the name of the bonus game program manufacturer;

d)   software program of the bonus game;

e)   the system of creating the bonus game;

f)    the amount of deposits for the creation of the bonus game;

g)   the range within which a gambler can be awarded winnings from the bonus game;

h)   the method of keeping record of and paying out the winnings from the bonus game;

i)    the method of winnings signalisation;

j)    the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up.

 

      (5) In addition to annexes specified in paragraph 2, the game plan in the Slovak language, which also includes the bonus game rules in the Slovak language, is also annexed to the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software, including its program versions, for technical device.

 

      (6) An application for expert evaluation of video game software, including its program versions, includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant and EON of the applicant, if assigned;

b)   the name of the terminal;

c)   the name of the terminal manufacturer;

d)   type of hardware;

e)   the name of the gambling game program

f)    the program version of the gambling game;

g)   the name of the gambling game program manufacturer;

h)   names of all gambling games included in the program version of the gambling game;

i)    specification or type of the controlling program board, or specification of software program;

j)    the minimum bet in one gambling game and maximum bet in one gambling game;

k)   the method of receiving and paying out cash;

1)   the method of signalling disconnected counters, if installed;

m)  the method of signalling failed connection between the terminal and the central computer system.

 

      (7) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of video game software, including its program versions, include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating applicant’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the applicant in the case of an applicant not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

c)   description of the gambling game, specifying in particular its configuration and controls;

d)   technical documentation;

e)   servicing manual;

f)    a sample program version of the gambling games installed in the terminal subject to assessment;

      (9) In addition to information specified in paragraph 6 above, the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software for video games, including its program versions, also includes

a)   the name of the bonus game;

b)   the program version of the bonus game;

c)   the name of the bonus game program manufacturer;

d)   software program of the bonus game;

e)   the system of creating the bonus game;

f)    the amount of deposits for the creation of the bonus game;

g)   the range within which a gambler can be awarded winnings from the bonus game;

h)   the method of keeping record of and paying out the winnings from the bonus game;

i)    the method of winnings signalisation;

j)    the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up.

 

      (10) In addition to annexes specified in paragraph 7, the game plan in the Slovak language, which also includes the bonus game rules in the Slovak language, is also annexed to the application for expert evaluation of bonus game software, including its program versions, for video games.

 

      (11) An application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via telecommunication devices, and its program versions, includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant and EON of the applicant, if assigned;

b)   the name of the telecommunication devices;

c)   the name of the telecommunication devices manufacturer;

d)   type of the telecommunication devices hardware;

e)   the name of the gambling game program

f)    the program version of the gambling game;

g)   the name of the gambling game program manufacturer;

h)   names of all gambling games included in the program version of the gambling game;

i)    specification or type of the controlling program board, or specification of software program;

j)    the minimum bet in one gambling game and maximum bet in one gambling game;

k)   the method of receiving and paying out cash.

 

      (12) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of software used in the operation of gambling games via telecommunication devices, and its program versions, include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating applicant’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the applicant in the case of an applicant not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an applicant with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

c)   description of the gambling game, specifying in particular its configuration and controls;

d)   technical documentation;

e)   servicing manual;

f)    a sample program version;

g)   additional operating data and technical data;

h)   game plan in the Slovak language;

i)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on software used in the operation of gambling games via telecommunication devices specified in the application, including its program versions;

j)    a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (13) The annex referred to in paragraph 12(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in applicant’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§9

Details of an application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for gambling machines

 

      (1) The application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for gambling machines includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the bonus game;

c)   the program version of the bonus game;

d)   the name of the bonus game program manufacturer;

e)   the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up, or after the bonus game winnings have been paid out;

f)    the name and address of the gaming establishment;

g)   the quantity and serial numbers of gambling machines interconnected for the purposes of playing the bonus game.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for gambling machines include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a list including numbers of expert evaluation certificates of gambling machines interconnected for the purposes of playing a bonus game;

f)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the system of creating a bonus game for gambling machines specified in the application;

g)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register, if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§ 10

Details of an application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for technical devices

 

      (1) The application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for technical devices includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the bonus game;

c)   the program version of the bonus game;

d)   the name of the bonus game manufacturer;

e)   the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up, or after the bonus game winnings have been paid out;

f)    location address of the bonus game central;

g)   the quantity of technical devices interconnected for the purposes of playing a bonus game, including their serial numbers and the number of gambling points;

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for technical devices include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a list including numbers of expert evaluation certificates of technical devices interconnected for the purposes of playing a bonus game;

f)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the system of creating a bonus game for technical devices specified in the application;

g)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register, if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§ 11

Details of an application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for video games

 

      (1) The application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for video games includes:

a)   a business name and registered office of the applicant, operator and owner, and EON of the applicant, operator and owner, if assigned;

b)   the name of the bonus game;

c)   the program version of the bonus game;

d)   the name of the bonus game manufacturer;

e)   the initial amount of cash upon the bonus game start-up, or after the bonus game winnings have been paid out;

f)    location address of the central computer system;

g)   the quantity of terminal interconnected for the purposes of playing a bonus game, including their serial numbers.

 

      (2) Annexes to the application for expert evaluation of the system of creating a bonus game for video game include:

a)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the operator, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating operator’s incorporation and existence;

b)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the operator in the case of an operator not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register;

c)   an extract from the Commercial Register or a copy of the extract from the Commercial Register of the owner, dating back not more than three months, demonstrating owner’s incorporation and existence; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad, a copy of a similar document issued by a competent registration authority;

 

d)   a copy of a memorandum of association, articles of association or a deed of foundation that demonstrates the incorporation of the owner in the case of an owner not yet incorporated in the Commercial Register; in the case of an owner with its registered office abroad which has yet not been incorporated in a similar register, a copy of a similar document;

e)   a list including numbers of expert evaluation certificates of terminal interconnected for the purposes of playing a bonus game;

f)    a written representation by the applicant that no other authorised test office has been asked to issue, or has issued any certificates on the system of creating a bonus game for video game specified in the application;

g)   a written representation by the applicant that all data submitted, including annexes, are up-to-date, complete, correct and true.

 

      (3) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(a) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in operator’s data included in the Commercial Register.

 

      (4) The annex referred to in paragraph 2(c) is only submitted along with the first application and in the case of any change in owner’s data in the Commercial Register or any similar register, if the owner has its registered office abroad.

 

§ 12 Entry into force

This Decree enters into force on 1 February 2009.


 

Ján Poèiatek

 

 



[1] Act No. 264/1999 Coll. on technical requirements for products and on conformity assessment and on amendments to certain acts, as amended.