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Can I obtain a fantasy sports license in Arizona? What are the requirements?
To obtain a fantasy sports license in Arizona, you must submit a completed application, along with any required information, to the department, and meet the requirements listed in [1.1]. The requirements include submitting a full set of fingerprints for a state and federal criminal records check, providing documentation of ownership interests, criminal records, and tax compliance, and demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements of procedures submitted by the applicant under section 5-1203 and under any rules adopted under this chapter. After obtaining a license, the fantasy sports contest operator must report any change to the information regarding ownership included in its application with the department within thirty days after the change is effective [1.2]. The fantasy sports contest operator must also retain and maintain all records required to be maintained under this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter for at least three years after the date the record is created [1.2]. The fantasy sports contest platform must be designed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all player communications, security and confidentiality of player data including personal and financial information, and the proper identification of the sender and receiver of all communications [2.2]. The responsible party shall submit a catalogue of the events and fantasy sports contests it intends to offer, and the Department shall publish a list of authorized events and fantasy sports contests on its website [2.3]. The department shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, including rules that require a fantasy sports contest operator to implement commercially reasonable procedures to prohibit access to individuals who request to restrict themselves from playing fantasy sports contests and individuals who are under twenty-one years of age [1.3]. The fantasy sports contest fund is established consisting of monies deposited pursuant to section 5-1211 or from any other source, and the department shall administer the fund [1.4].
Source(s):
- [1.1] Fantasy sports contests; exceptions; rules; licensure
- [1.2] Requirements
- [2.2] Fantasy Sports Contest Platform
- [2.3] Events and Fantasy Sports Contests
- [1.3] Department of gaming; authority
- [1.4] Fantasy sports contest fund
Jurisdiction
Arizona