(including games and lottery equipment)

The cost of conducting a computer-technical examination at the Center for Independent Forensic Expertise "TEHECO" (hereinafter referred to as the Center) ranges from 15,000 to 300,000 rubles, depending on the complexity and number of questions put to the expert's permission. The term of the examination is from 5 to 40 working days.

In addition, the experts of the Center review the conclusions drawn up on the basis of the results of computer and technical expertise, the cost of review services is from 15,000 to 60,000 rubles. The term of the review is from 5 to 20 working days.

Computer forensics is a set of actions consisting of conducting the necessary research and giving an opinion by an expert on issues related to determining the functions of hardware and / or software, including clarifying the status of the object of expertise, its role, searching and analyzing information contained on examination objects.

Forensic computer-technical expertise - a procedural action consisting of conducting research and giving an opinion by an expert on issues related to the field of knowledge of a computer-technical expert, which are put before the expert by the court, judge, body of inquiry, person conducting the inquiry, investigator or prosecutor, in in order to establish the circumstances to be proved in a particular case. Based on the results of these examinations, an expert opinion is prepared - a written document reflecting the progress and results of the research conducted by the expert.

Types of computer-technical expertise:

Computer-technical expertise is a general name for the direction of engineering and technical expertise, which includes hardware-computer expertise, software-computer expertise (software-technical expertise), information-computer expertise and computer-network expertise.

Such a division is very conditional and is determined, as a rule, by the main task that is planned to be solved as a result of the examination.

The main task of hardware-computer expertise is to determine the performance, identify the causes of inoperability, diagnose, etc. hardware elements of a computer system.

Most often, hardware and computer expertise is carried out in cases where the buyer of computer equipment doubts its quality, or when the organization wants to determine the possibility of writing off computer equipment from the balance sheet.

The main task of software-computer (software-technical) examination is to identify the algorithm of software functioning, confirm the presence (or absence) of certain functions in the software.

Most often, software and computer expertise is carried out in cases where:

• It is necessary to determine whether the software is malicious or not;
• It is necessary to establish compliance / non-compliance of the developed software with the terms of reference / development contract.

Currently, it is relevant to conduct a software and computer expertise in order to determine whether computer equipment gaming machine, refers to lottery equipment or is equipment for another purpose. To recognize a computer system as a gaming machine, certain functions must be present in the software of the computer system. The presence (or absence) of these classifying functions allows us to conclude that the computer system is recognized (or not recognized) as a gaming machine.

The main task of information and computer expertise is the search and analysis of information contained in a computer system or on an information carrier. All data stored in computer systems ah and on storage media can be divided into two groups: information that the user directly works with and information that exists in the computer system or on the storage media in addition to the user's desire.

Most often, information and computer expertise is carried out in cases where it is necessary to prove the commission of certain actions by a specific person, group of persons or using a specific computer system or device.

The main task of computer network expertise is to identify the features of the interaction of computer systems using communication channels (networks). Computer-network expertise can be considered as software-computer expertise, Special attention in which it is given to network interaction.

Most often, computer network forensics is carried out in cases of illegal actions using the Internet (that is, when it is not possible to gain physical access to the attacker's computer system).

Objects of computer-technical expertise:

1. hardware: personal computers (desktop and portable) and their components, storage media and their components, network equipment and their components, embedded systems and their components, integrated systems and their components, peripherals and their accessories;
2. system and application software, including software source codes, presented both on electronic and paper media;
3. information objects (data): text, graphics, audio, video, etc. documents created using computer systems, information in database formats, log files, etc.

The following questions may be asked for permission of computer-technical expertise:

• On the performance of the objects of expertise, the suitability of their use for the performance of certain actions;
• On the periods of functioning (use) of objects of expertise;
• About the actions performed with the objects of expertise (or using the objects of expertise);
• On the presence/absence of the information of interest at the objects of examination, including in a remote or encrypted form;
• On the software functions that make it possible to attribute the object of examination to the category of malicious software;
• On the functions of the software, allowing to classify the object of examination into a category slot machine;
• On the compliance of the software with the declared (or required) functions, compliance with the terms of reference for development, compliance with the development contract;
• On the degree of similarity of the objects of examination among themselves (for example, determining the degree of similarity of software source codes or software product files);
• On checking the correctness (correctness) of the electronic digital signature (EDS);
• On the peculiarities of network interaction with the objects of expertise (for example, in cases of unauthorized access using communication channels or in cases of attacks on Internet resources).

Examination of the lottery and gambling equipment- this is a whole series of studies that are carried out with the aim of discovering latent algorithms in automata and machines, hidden information arrays, as well as parts of mechanisms that are closed to outside control. Lotteries, slot machines and machines are often used to generate higher incomes by changing the winning algorithm with special software tools. For example, the machine is given a lower percentage of the client's winnings, compared to the average. The fact is that, according to standard probability theory, the client wins in a certain number of cases. According to the rules, the winnings from the machine, known as the One-Armed Bandit, must be at least seventy-five percent in favor of the client. Due to the fact that all such machines are now programmed electronically, the winning percentage can be set to whatever you like. Which is what usually happens. The administration of gaming halls and casinos sets a certain percentage of winnings depending on how well the day goes.

A lottery is a traditional way of redistributing money or other material assets among a large group of people. Initially, the lottery was arranged like this. For a small price, for example, one monetary unit, a hundred tickets were sold. The reward for risk was the possible receipt of a monetary or material prize worth, say, 70 monetary units. One lucky person received a prize, the rest of the participants received adrenaline, and the organizers of the lottery received the entire difference between the value of the prize and the money received from the sale. lottery tickets. The idea of ​​being able to spend a little and get a lot is at the heart of the success of all kinds of lotteries. Over time, lotteries have been transformed into a purely monetary game - a casino. The mechanism of the game can be anything - from the already mentioned "one-armed bandits" and roulette to card games. The principle is still unusually simple - spend a little and get a fabulous win. In practice, everything turns out, as a rule, exactly the opposite. A lot is spent, but zilch is won. At such moments, a natural question arises about the honesty of casino owners and the technical impartiality of their equipment. To bring dishonest owners of gambling establishments or organizers of lotteries to clean water, and the expertise of lottery and gambling equipment is applied. On the other hand, the administration of a lottery or gambling business may initiate such an investigation in the case of an already initiated case on charges of dishonest gambling.

Examination of lottery equipment

At present, in connection with the development of technology and technology, lotteries have become much easier. Now there is no need to issue special tickets. And, although drawing lotteries still exist, lotteries are becoming increasingly popular, in which participation can be taken electronically - by registering through special lottery terminals. Such draws are instantaneous, the winning amount is calculated after receiving the player's participation fee in the lottery. Further, right on the terminal screen, the player selects a color field, and numerical combination. Depending on whether it is winning, the player receives or does not receive a prize. Such lottery terminals use various statistical algorithms to identify prize numbers. The task of the examination of lottery equipment is to determine the legitimacy of the algorithms used, that is, the compliance of the client's winning percentage with the statistically expected result. And also during the examination of the equipment, the actual randomness of the distribution of winnings is checked.

Examination of gambling equipment

Gambling equipment includes all technical means intended for conducting draws in a casino. Since the appearance of the first casinos, slot machines have come a long evolutionary path. With the advent computer technology gambling equipment began to be controlled by software methods. This made it possible for equipment owners to change the percentage of winnings in their favor. Which, in turn, gave rise to many lawsuits. Moreover, the minimum percentage of winnings that occur in favor of the client is regulated by law. AT different countries this figure may vary, but fluctuates around 75 percent of winnings in favor of the client. With the development of technology, slot machines have acquired an electronic interface. The spinning reels and control lever have replaced the graphic elements on the machine screen and the start button. The dropout of certain symbols is now regulated by algorithms based on generating random numbers and their various transformations. Examination is subject to those types of gambling equipment in which it is possible to set a certain percentage of winnings for the casino using software (electronic) methods. In other words, all types of equipment that are tuned to one or another number of winning cases are subjected to research. The analyzed types of gambling equipment include:

• roulette wheels;
• the so-called "Wheels of Fortune";
• computer programs for card games (for example, for poker);
• slot machines.

In what cases do they resort to the examination of lottery and / or gambling equipment?

In any disputable cases regarding problems with lottery or gambling equipment, it makes sense to conduct an examination of the lottery and / or gambling equipment. Most often, such studies are required in the following situations:

1. There is an order from the authorities that control lottery and gambling equipment.
2. There was a need to establish the presence of latent control elements.
3. There is a need to establish correspondence between the programmable part of the equipment and the lottery strategy.
4. There was a need to identify the technical component of the equipment.
5. There is a need to determine whether the hardware component of the equipment complies with the certification documents.
6. There is a need to identify elements that arbitrarily determine the results of the draw.

The procedure for conducting an examination of lottery and gambling equipment

Examination of lottery equipment, as well as examination of gambling equipment, is carried out according to a certain scheme, the same for almost all cases of examination. The scheme implies the following procedure:

1. Study of accompanying documents.
2. Direct analysis of the subject of lottery or gambling equipment.
3. Preparation of an expert opinion.

At the first stage of examination of lottery and gambling equipment, an expert in the field of gambling and lottery equipment conducts a study technical documentation supplied with the equipment. These are various descriptions of equipment, user manuals, recommendations for use in special conditions, and so on. The possibility of configuring the device in one way or another is also being investigated. Documents confirming the purchase of equipment and the complete set of delivery are being studied.

At the second stage of examination of lottery and gambling equipment, the actual examination of the object of study is carried out. It consists of the following activities:

• Visual inspection of the object of study.
• Analysis of the technical components of the object.
• Examining the electronic component of an object for the presence of improper algorithms.
• Identification of hidden structural components that cannot be controlled from the outside.

The last stage of the examination of lottery equipment and the examination of gambling equipment is the preparation of an expert opinion. The expert draws up a conclusion in writing, signs it with his own name and bears responsibility for it. Copies of all studied documents, a description of the actions carried out by the expert, conclusions made by the expert in the course of the study are included in the expert opinion. The expert opinion is considered by the court as evidence.

Legal basis for the examination of lottery and gambling equipment

The rules for conducting various lotteries describe the federal law"About lotteries". The law was released on November 11, 2003. The law describes the main types of lotteries, the procedure for issuing lottery tickets, deductions to fixed assets from lottery income and other features of lotteries. On July 27, 2010, amendments and additions to this law were issued. In particular, the law was supplemented by Article 12.1, which describes the requirements for lottery equipment. The requirements include the following:

• The randomness of the distribution of winnings must be predetermined technical specifications equipment.
• Lottery equipment should not provide hidden, undocumented opportunities to influence the distribution of winnings.
• Lottery equipment should not contain blocks of information data, hidden units or structural parts that cannot be subjected to examination or control from the outside.
• Lottery equipment must not use procedures or algorithms to randomly distribute winnings.

The same law prescribes liability for non-compliance with its provisions, that is, the rules for the lottery.

On December 29, 2006, the Federal Law was issued regulating the conduct of gambling within the territory of Russian Federation. This is the same law, according to which special zones were allocated for the organization and conduct of a variety of gambling - the so-called gambling zones. This law defines the essence of the concept of "gaming equipment" in the following way: Devices or fixtures used for gambling. Slot machines, according to the law, also apply to gaming equipment. Paragraph 4 of article 8 of this law states that gambling equipment must be owned by the owner of the gambling establishment. In addition, gambling equipment must comply with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation. Also, the owner of the equipment must have documents confirming this compliance.

December 4, 2006 Federal State Unitary Enterprise "All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Metrological Service" (FGUP "VNIIMS") has developed a methodology for the examination of gaming programs. This methodology contains techniques for conducting an examination of gaming programs, as well as the procedure for conducting it. The purpose of such research is to search for the possibilities of the program, not stated in the accompanying documents, to arbitrarily change the order of distribution of winnings.

Questions that are put before a specialist in the field of examination of lottery equipment and examination of gambling equipment

1. Does the object of study contain elements that determine the results of winning?
2. Are there algorithms in the software of the object of study that predetermine one or another percentage of the client's (establishment's) winning?
3. Are there any hidden structural elements beyond external control?
4. Does the hardware of the research object comply with the certification documents?
5. Does the software part of the research object comply with the lottery conditions?
6. Is it possible to set up the research object in such a way that the result of the draw is predetermined?
7. Does the device of the subject of study allow customization of a particular win result by the user (i.e., the owner of the subject), or was the setting made during the manufacture of the subject?

The list of suggested questions is not exhaustive. If other questions arise, it is advisable to seek advice from an expert before appointing an examination.

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Examination of gambling equipment is a set of studies, the purpose of which is to determine lottery equipment as gambling (slot machines) due to the discovery of hidden algorithms, nodes that are inaccessible to control and information arrays.

Examination of gambling equipment includes: examination lottery machines and slot machines, examination of lottery and gambling boards.

WHEN AN EXPERTISE OF GAMING EQUIPMENT IS NECESSARY

GAMING EQUIPMENT MUST BE SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

• When determining the technical component of lottery equipment
• When determining the presence of elements that determine the results of the draw
• When determining the compliance of the hardware part of the certification
• When determining the conformity of the software part of the lottery machine
• In the case of instructions from the regulatory authorities
• When determining the presence of hidden elements

WHEN CARRYING OUT THE EXAMINATION OF GAMING EQUIPMENT, THE EXPERTS OF THE COMPANY Atlant Assessment ARE GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. Federal Law "On State Regulation of Organizing and Conducting Gambling and on Amendments to Some Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (No. 244-FZ of December 29, 2006, as amended on July 18, 2011)
2. Federal Law "On Lotteries" (No. 138-FZ of November 11, 2003)
3. Federal Law "On Amendments to the Federal Law "On Lotteries" (No. 214-FZ of July 27, 2010)

EXPERTISE OF GAMING EQUIPMENT

Gambling equipment includes all technical means intended for conducting draws in a casino. Since the appearance of the first casinos, slot machines have come a long evolutionary path. With the advent of computer technology, gambling equipment began to be controlled by software methods. This made it possible for equipment owners to change the percentage of winnings in their favor. Which, in turn, gave rise to many lawsuits. Moreover, the minimum percentage of winnings that occur in favor of the client is regulated by law. With the development of technology, slot machines have acquired an electronic interface. The spinning reels and control lever have replaced the graphic elements on the machine screen and the start button. The loss of certain symbols is now regulated by algorithms based on the generation of random numbers and their various transformations. Examination is subject to those types of gambling equipment, in which it is possible to programmatically set a certain percentage of winnings for the casino.

THE ANALYZED TYPES OF GAMING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

• Roulette wheels
• "Wheels of Fortune"
• Computer programs for card games
• Slot machines

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Examination of gambling equipment is a relatively new examination in the modern market of legal services in the Russian Federation. It originated in 2000. This year, the Russian government passed a law and relevant regulations that prohibit the gaming business with the help of slot machines in almost the entire territory of Russia.

Only four areas where gambling is legal have not been banned. Such areas are Altai region, Primorsky Territory, Kaliningrad Region and Krasnodar region. Such a categorical decision of the country's leadership caused a strong reaction from businessmen who earn their living directly from the gambling business.

Despite the prohibitions, some risky and enterprising people did not give up their business, but converted their gaming establishments into lottery halls. in which is located various equipment and fixtures for playing the permitted lottery. True, most of these establishments actually remained gaming houses, where gaming gambling slot machines were outwardly converted into lottery ones. In some cases, lottery machines have a mechanism modification or additional internal hardware that turns them into slot machines.

Such a deplorable state of affairs, and throughout Russia, did not go unnoticed. Police officers are constantly engaged in finding, confiscating and, accordingly, punishing dishonest businessmen.

Unfortunately, in 95% of cases, without special engineering and technical knowledge, it is impossible to determine the type of machine. Whether it belongs to a gaming or licensed lottery machine. It is in such difficult situations law enforcement officials and the courts are rushing to use the services of experts in this matter.

It is precisely such experts that are the specialists of the “NP “Federation of Forensic Experts”” in Murmansk. The employees of the center have a very extensive experience in conducting examinations of gambling equipment. An expert must have a higher technical education and a second legal education, in addition to training, specialists undergo long-term practical training. Thus, “NP “Federation of Forensic Experts”” employs certified experts with more than 5 years of experience in this field of work.

It should also be noted that it was the engineers of the NP Federation of Forensic Experts who were the first in the Russian Federation to develop a detailed applied methodology for checking gambling equipment. NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" is the leading expert center of Russia in the expertise of gambling equipment as well.

Thus, the examination of gambling equipment is a set of checks and studies, during which the type of lottery equipment and its relation to gambling equipment is determined. Sufficient proof of which is the discovery of hidden algorithms, unknown and non-factory control units that are not available for control, as well as information arrays. If such additions are found, the device is considered gambling and is subject to immediate confiscation, and the owner of the equipment is legally punished.

Examination of gambling equipment can be carried out to check gaming and lottery machines, as well as to examine lottery and gambling electronic boards. A more detailed list of cases during which an examination of gambling equipment is required:

• if necessary, detect the presence of elements that determine the results of the draw;
• if necessary, detect the technical component of the lottery equipment;
• if necessary, detect the correspondence of the software part of the lottery machine;
• if necessary, detect compliance with the hardware certification;
• if necessary, detect the presence of hidden elements;
• if ordered by the regulatory authorities.

During the examination, a specialist or, if necessary, a group of specialists, perform the following actions:

• analysis of technical documentation;
• examination and examination of the subject of expertise;
• execution of an expert opinion in writing.

Experts of “NP “Federation of Forensic Experts”” have access to the best equipment, which, paired with practical experience, helps to establish changes game program and changes in the randomness of winning. In addition to the above, the center's experts identify violations of: accessibility, confidentiality, integrity of processed information; originality and availability of documentation attached to the devices; randomness of receiving a win and the gaming process itself; possible inconsistencies that arose during his work.

Examination of the slot machine game itself allows you to detect patterns and trends in the slot machine program, the presence of a security system hack and unauthorized access to important nodes of the machine, and also does not allow the owner of the slot machines to hide their illegal business.

In addition to high-quality, fast and guaranteed independent expertise, our specialists have contact with the Committee on Business Regulation, as well as with the Committee on Economic Policy and Entrepreneurship, which allows us to speed up some formal processes and speed up the resolution of emerging problems.

Always at the end of the work related to the examination of gambling equipment, the employees of the NP Federation of Forensic Experts issue an official expert opinion, which describes in detail the essence and all stages of the case. Also, if necessary, to clarify additional questions that may change the course of the case or are very important for the investigation, the specialists of the center always find and enter the answers to such questions in the expert opinion. Thus, the client receives a serious document that has legal force, both in court and beyond.

Gambling equipment examination is a set of studies aimed at determining lottery equipment as gambling ( slot machines), thanks to the discovery of hidden nodes and algorithms that are inaccessible to information arrays and control.

NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" conducts an examination of the functional tools that are installed, but not specified in the technical documentation, allowing you to influence the course of the game process and set the average win. The experts of our company use high-quality equipment, which greatly contributes to the detection of violations in the probability of winning, as well as the adjustment of the gaming program.

Let's write in more detail why you need an examination of gambling equipment. At the beginning of the operation of the control system for gambling equipment with a cash prize, as well as their technical and functional characteristics in 2000, all gaming clubs turned into underground, and lotteries became their services. It was from this moment that there was a need to determine the conformity of the inherent nature of the device under study to the type of gambling machines with a monetary gain.

The prosperity of the underground gaming business prompted the legislature to approve a system of control and verification of similar types of machines in favor of the state, as well as to resolve disputes. In this regard, a number of rules have been developed that regulate the activities of the gaming business. The Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation introduced the requirements for permits in the production and sale of gambling machines with cash prizes.

Such a provision obliges to provide a copy of the document with the result of the examinations carried out to the licensing company in order to find undeclared opportunities in it. Examination of gambling equipment in the NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" will help to isolate such features of gambling machines.

When is an examination of gambling equipment necessary? An independent examination should be carried out in the following cases:

• if necessary, determine the presence of those elements that determine the results of the draw;
• by order of the regulatory authorities;
• if necessary, determine the compliance of the software part of the device with the lottery;
• if necessary, determine the conformity of certification to the hardware;
• if necessary, determine the technical component of the lottery equipment;
• if necessary, identify hidden elements.

When conducting an examination, the regulatory documents of gambling equipment are:

• Federal Law On State Regulation of Organization and Conduct of Gambling and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (No. 244-FZ of December 29, 2006, as amended on July 18, 2011);
• Federal Law "On Lotteries" (No. 138-FZ of November 11, 2003);
• Federal Law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Lotteries” (No. 214-FZ of July 27, 2010).

NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" interacts without fail with the Committee on Economic Policy and Entrepreneurship, as well as with the Committee on Business Regulation. It should be noted that quite often the customers of such expertise are law enforcement agencies.

What actions are carried out by experts during the examination of gambling equipment? Specialists of NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" carry out:

• mandatory inspection and examination of the subject of expertise;
• analysis of the necessary technical documents;
• written presentation of expert opinion.

In addition to all of the above, the specialists of “NP “Federation of Forensic Experts”” determine the violation of: confidentiality, availability of processed information, integrity, randomness of the game process and receipt of winnings, as well as the discrepancy between the software and the attached documents that appeared during operation. Examination of gambling equipment provides an opportunity to establish patterns and trends in the slot machine program.

Also, an examination of gambling equipment will help confirm the existence of a security breach and unauthorized access to the control circuits of a gaming machine, including preventing the owners of such machines from hiding illegal business. Boards taken from the gaming machine are accepted for examination, and following the results of the examination, you will receive the most authoritative conclusion of highly qualified specialists of the NP Federation of Forensic Experts. The expert opinion, which is issued to the client, is an official document of evidentiary value and can be used in court.

What makes our company different from others? We have developed our native method withdrawal of boards from slot machines and examination of gambling equipment. This technique has been repeatedly tested by our experts, and its results are approved by our clients, which in most cases become permanent.

Also, “NP “Federation of Forensic Experts” is the largest expert judicial institution in Russia with a huge network of laboratories . On the territory of the Russian Federation there are already more than sixty expert centers in most regions of the country.

Our advantages over competitors: convenience, efficiency, high professionalism (all our specialists are highly qualified, which is confirmed by state diplomas and certificates). Thanks to this, our center is able to provide you with the highest level of service. If you need an examination of gambling equipment, please contact NP "Federation of Forensic Experts" in Kursk, our high-class experts will carry out the examination of gambling equipment in the best possible way, on which a detailed official report will be presented after its completion.