Can I collect geolocation data from participants in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, you can collect geolocation data from participants in Connecticut if you are an electronic wagering platform that exclusively provides fantasy contests or an online gaming operator, online gaming service provider, or a retail sports wagering licensee. However, there are specific requirements that must be met.

Geolocation Requirements for Fantasy Contest Providers

According to section 12 RCSA 865-10, electronic wagering platforms that exclusively provide fantasy contests must employ a geolocation system when a patron initiates payment of an entry fee for a fantasy contest. The geolocation system must have the capacity to detect the location of a patron’s device notwithstanding the use of a proxy server or virtual private network, or alternatively, prohibit participation of a patron utilizing a proxy server or virtual private network. Additionally, the geolocation system must use industry-standard technologies for fantasy contests that are approved by the department to check the location of a patron’s device when submitting entry fees and prohibit a patron from submitting an entry fee when the location of the patron’s device is unable to be determined.

Geolocation Requirements for Online Gaming Operators and Retail Sports Wagering Licensees

According to section 12 RCSA 865-9, electronic wagering platforms, except those that exclusively offer and support fantasy contests, must employ a geolocation system that checks a patron’s location when a patron logs on to the patron’s internet gaming account, opens an internet gaming app, and places a wager, and at other times or at a frequency as may be required by the department to ensure account security and the location of the patron related to an investigation, compliance review, audit, or enforcement action. If the geolocation system identifies that the physical location of the patron is outside the state, the electronic wagering platform shall not accept wagers until such time that the patron is in the state, the boundaries of which shall be defined by the department based on U.S. Census maps, and shall not include the reservations.

Conclusion

If you are an electronic wagering platform that exclusively provides fantasy contests or an online gaming operator, online gaming service provider, or a retail sports wagering licensee, you can collect geolocation data from participants in Connecticut. However, you must comply with the specific geolocation requirements outlined in sections 12 RCSA 865-10 and 12 RCSA 865-9.

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