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Can you summarize 12 RCSA 865-9?
Online Casino Gaming, Retail and Online Sports Wagering, Fantasy Contests, Keno and Online Sale of Lottery Tickets (Department of Consumer Protection) > Geofencing
Short Summary
This section of the Connecticut Administrative Code governs the geolocation requirements for all electronic wagering platforms, except those exclusively offering and supporting fantasy contests. The geolocation system must check a patron’s location when they log in, open an app, place a wager, or as required by the department for security or investigation purposes. If the patron is located outside the state, the platform cannot accept wagers until the patron is within the state boundaries defined by the department. The geolocation system must consistently monitor the patron’s location, comply with technical standards, and trigger geolocation checks before the first wager and periodically during longer sessions. The system should handle location data accurately, utilize audited maps and boundary polygons, and detect and block locational data fraud. It should also display real-time data, offer an alert system, and provide routine fraud reports. The geofencing system must undergo regular reviews and updates to ensure its effectiveness. In case of geolocation failure, the platform must notify the patron. The document is effective from February 1, 2022.
Whom does it apply to?
All electronic wagering platforms
What does it govern?
Geolocation requirements for electronic wagering platforms
What are exemptions?
Fantasy contests platforms governed by section 12-865-10 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
What are the Penalties?
No penalties mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Connecticut