(1) Each video gambling machine must meet the following specifications:

(a) the random number selection process shall conform to an acceptable random order of occurrence and uniformity of distribution as defined by the department;

(b) any variable data, e.g., location name, shall not reside on conventional ROM storage devices that contain game programs;

(c) the game program must not interfere in any way with expected random play;

(d) all electronic meters must be eight digits in length except those used for tracking currency which must be ten digits in length;

(e) for any game played, the paytable for that game must be prominently displayed and understandable to the player;

(f) poker, keno, bingo, or video line game programs submitted for approval on or after October 1, 2003 and all multigame programs must comply with ARM 23.16.1920;

(g) prominently displays the message "Promptly Redeem Your Win Tickets – Tickets Void After 48 hours" when the printing of a cash ticket is initiated;

(h) the duration of a game shall be the period of play for a game authorized under Title 23, chapter 5, part 6, MCA, starting with the utilization of the first random number from the "previously frozen field" and ending with the last utilized random number from the "previously frozen field"; and

(i) paytables must be static and displayed in a form that is readable and clearly defined prior to the start of the game.

(2) A machine may have a personality program that includes but is not limited to the following:

(a) paytable;

(b) graphics;

(c) deal;

(d) optional features to include but not be limited to:

(i) raise;

(ii) auto-bet;

(iii) hold and discard;

(e) personality program number.

(3) Unattended or auto-play is prohibited except for free games initiated by or as a result of a trigger game.

(4) Notwithstanding any other rule to the contrary, on or after June 30, 1997, the image or images projected on each video gambling machine shall not simulate, in part or in whole, an illegal gambling device or enterprise.