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Online Casino Gaming, Retail and Online Sports Wagering, Fantasy Contests, Keno and Online Sale of Lottery Tickets (Department of Consumer Protection) > Age and Identity Verification
Short Summary
This legal document governs the age and identity verification process for online gaming operators in Connecticut. Online gaming operators are required to conduct a comprehensive identity check before allowing individuals to open an internet gaming account. The identity check includes verifying the individual’s name, date of birth, address, and last four digits of their social security number or other government-issued identification. Online gaming operators must also utilize identity authentication questions or an approved alternate method of authentication. Only individuals who are 21 years of age or older can open an internet gaming account for sports wagering or online casino gaming, while individuals who are 18 years of age or older can open an account for fantasy contests, keno, or purchasing lottery tickets online. Online gaming operators are required to void wagers and entry fees placed by underage patrons and keep a record of such voided transactions. They must also check the self-exclusion database to ensure that a patron is not excluded and implement risk-based procedures for ongoing patron due diligence. Fraudulent activity and fraudulent internet gaming accounts are also addressed in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Online gaming operators
What does it govern?
Age and identity verification for online gaming operators
What are exemptions?
Identity check for fantasy contests is not subject to the same provisions as other online gaming accounts
What are the Penalties?
Voiding of wagers and entry fees placed by underage patrons, with amounts won being dispensed to eligible patrons or the chronic gamblers treatment rehabilitation account
Jurisdiction
Connecticut