Can you summarize 12 RCSA 865-24?

Short Summary

This document outlines the problem gambling requirements for online gaming operators and sports wagering retail facilities in Connecticut. It applies to online gaming operators, sports wagering retail facilities, and their patrons. The requirements include displaying a problem gambling message on the log on and log off screens, providing procedures for patrons to self-exclude themselves, allowing patrons to impose limits on their gaming activities, displaying the date, time, and duration of the patron’s previous log on, and notifying individuals on the self-exclusion list that they will be barred from collecting any winnings or prizes. Sports wagering retail facilities are also required to display a problem gambling message at the entrance, near cash withdrawal machines, and at the location where wagers are placed. Additionally, electronic wagering platforms must display the current time and elapsed time or provide pop-up notifications every half-hour. The document prohibits marketing gaming activities to individuals on the self-exclusion list and states that excluded persons cannot collect prizes or winnings. Licensees are required to train their employees on problem gambling and gambling disorder, including recognizing problem gambling behavior and responding to reports from third parties. The document also prohibits electronic wagering platforms from inducing patrons to continue placing wagers or offering anything of value to reverse withdrawal requests.

Whom does it apply to?

Online gaming operators, sports wagering retail facilities, and their patrons

What does it govern?

Problem gambling requirements for online gaming operators and sports wagering retail facilities

What are exemptions?

No exemptions are mentioned.

What are the Penalties?

Not specified.

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

Source

12 RCSA 865-24 [https://reggi.cloud.regology.com/regulations/US-CTAC/US-CTAC_T_12_ST_865_S_24]

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