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Can you summarize AZRS 5-1206?
Problem gambling; self-exclusion list; program; liabilities
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to fantasy sports contests in Arizona. It requires fantasy sports contest operators to develop procedures to inform players about available help for problem gambling. The operators must provide the statewide toll-free helpline telephone number, text message, and website information established by the department. The document also outlines requirements for allowing problem gamblers to voluntarily exclude themselves from fantasy sports contests statewide. The department is responsible for establishing a list of self-excluded persons and procedures for placement and removal from the list. The fantasy sports contest operators must advise individuals about self-exclusion and offer application forms provided by the department. The department compiles identifying information about self-excluded persons, which is shared with fantasy sports contest operators on a weekly basis. Operators must check the self-exclusion list before creating player accounts and take reasonable steps to ensure self-excluded persons are denied access to contests. If a self-excluded person participates in a contest, the operator must report the details to the department. Operators are prohibited from paying prizes to self-excluded persons, and any won prizes are forfeited and donated to the department’s division of problem gambling. The document also emphasizes that the department’s list of self-excluded persons is not open to public inspection. Additionally, fantasy sports contest operators are required to develop and maintain a program to mitigate compulsive play, potentially in conjunction with the department.
Whom does it apply to?
Fantasy sports contest operators, individuals with a compulsive play problem
What does it govern?
Problem gambling, self-exclusion list, program, liabilities
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
Arizona