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Can you summarize 58 PACO Section 814a.4?
Compulsive and Problem Gambling Requirements > Employee training program.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the requirements for an annual employee training program in the context of interactive gaming. It applies to interactive gaming certificate holders, interactive gaming operators, and their employees. The training program must cover various topics, including compulsive behavior and problem gambling, the relationship between gambling disorders and other addictive behavior, the social and economic consequences of gambling disorders, techniques for identifying and addressing gambling disorders, procedures for handling underage individuals and individuals on the interactive gaming self-exclusion list, procedures for preventing excluded individuals from receiving targeted mailings, procedures for preventing individuals under 21 years of age from receiving targeted mailings and accessing complimentary services, and more. The training and training materials must be updated annually and include current research and information on responsible and problem gambling. Employees must be certified upon completion of the training and receive periodic reinforcement training. The document also emphasizes the confidentiality of individuals with suspected or known problem gambling behavior. Interactive gaming certificate holders or operators may collaborate with specialized individuals to develop in-house or internet-based training programs. They may also enact stricter policies or procedures if desired.
Whom does it apply to?
Interactive gaming certificate holders, interactive gaming operators, and their employees
What does it govern?
Employee training program
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania