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Interactive Gaming > Compulsive and Problem Gambling Requirements
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the compulsive and problem gambling requirements for interactive gaming in Pennsylvania. It applies to interactive gaming certificate holders and interactive gaming operators. According to the document, these entities are required to submit an annual summary of their compulsive and problem gambling program to the Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gaming (OCPG) by the last business day of July. The annual summary must include detailed information on employee training, including dates of new hires and annual reinforcement compulsive gambling training, the individuals or groups who conducted the training, and the number of employees who completed the training. Additionally, the summary must include information on the amount spent on the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Plan for employee training and outreach activities. Furthermore, the document requires the inclusion of information on the number of underage individuals and self-excluded individuals who were denied interactive gaming access, as well as a summary of any community outreach conducted by the certificate holder or operator licensee. 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. This legal document governs the establishment of responsible gaming limits for registered players of an interactive gaming system. The document requires the system to offer various self-limit options to the players. These include deposit limits on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, limits on the amount of money spent within specific time periods, limits on the maximum amount of any single wager, time-based limits on daily gaming duration, table limits for peer-to-peer gaming, and the option for temporary suspension of a player’s gaming account. The document also mandates that any decrease in limits must be effective immediately, while any increase in limits can only take effect after the expiration of the previous limit and the player’s confirmation. The interactive gaming certificate holder or operator must provide a mechanism for players to change these controls, except during a suspension period. Players retain access to their accounts and can withdraw funds during a suspension. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document. This document outlines the requirements for interactive gaming in Pennsylvania, specifically addressing compulsive and problem gambling. It applies to interactive gaming certificate holders, interactive gaming operators, and registered players. The document mandates that interactive gaming can only be engaged in by registered players with established interactive gaming accounts. It requires the prominent display of a message providing information on gambling problem helpline numbers. The system must display the date and time of the registered player’s previous log on. Gaming-related communication is prohibited to suspended accounts. The software used for interactive gaming must display various information, including the current time, time elapsed since log on, and amount of money wagered. It must also offer self-imposed limits and notifications regarding time and money wagered. The document further requires a dedicated licensed employee responsible for detecting and reporting excluded or prohibited participants. All terms and conditions for interactive gaming, including responsible gaming information, must be included. The document also specifies the content of a registered player protection page, including links to gambling addiction resources. Finally, the document references compliance with Chapter 812a regarding player accounts in interactive gaming systems.
Whom does it apply to?
Interactive gaming certificate holders, interactive gaming operators, and their employees
What does it govern?
Compulsive and problem gambling requirements for interactive gaming in Pennsylvania
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in this document
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this document
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania