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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) > Online Gaming Service Provider Requirements
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Connecticut Administrative Code, governs the requirements for online gaming service providers. It states that no person can act as an online gaming service provider without a license issued by the Department of Consumer Protection. To be licensed, a person must be doing business with a master wagering licensee, an online gaming operator, online gaming service provider, or a retail sports wagering licensee. The document also lists various business entities that are required to be licensed, including manufacturers of gaming equipment, suppliers of security services, and vendors who monitor and audit electronic wagering platforms. The department may require additional business entities to be licensed if they provide goods or services integral to the public confidence, credibility, or integrity of the gaming industry. The document outlines the application process for online gaming service provider licenses, including the requirement to demonstrate good character, fitness, and financial stability. The department may consider factors such as falsification of information, criminal convictions, and tax compliance when determining an applicant’s qualifications for licensure. The document is effective from February 1, 2022.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons acting as online gaming service providers
What does it govern?
Online gaming service providers
What are exemptions?
Business entities that are determined by the department to have a de minimis impact on the integrity of internet games, retail sports wagering, or gaming
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Connecticut