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Louisiana Gaming (Last Amended Date: January 2023) > Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contest
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The provided legal document content pertains to the rules and regulations governing fantasy sports contests in Louisiana. These rules are promulgated to facilitate the implementation of the Louisiana fantasy sports contests act and ensure effective regulation of fantasy sports contests while maintaining the health, welfare, and safety of the public. The document incorporates definitions and terms used in the Louisiana Gaming Control Law and the Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contests Act. It applies to various entities including applicants, associated persons, fantasy sports contest operators, fantasy sports contest operator employees, fantasy sports contest players, gaming employees, gaming suppliers, non-gaming suppliers, key gaming employees, non-key gaming employees, and platform providers. The document clarifies the meanings of various terms related to fantasy sports contests and provides guidelines for their operation. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is responsible for performing the duties and functions authorized by these regulations and the regulatory authority provided by R.S. 27:15. These regulations are part of the Louisiana Administrative Code and specifically govern the conduct of fantasy sports contests in Louisiana. They ensure that fantasy sports contests comply with the provisions of the Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contests Act and other applicable statutes. If any regulation is found invalid by a court, it will be severed without affecting the validity of other regulations. The regulations also clarify that captions in the regulations are descriptive and do not limit or define the scope of the regulations. Pronouns and gender can be used interchangeably, and the plural form can be substituted for the singular form when required by the context. These regulations were promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board in February 2021 and are part of the Louisiana Gaming regulations last amended in January 2023. This legal document governs the licensing requirements for fantasy sports contest operators in the state of Louisiana. It outlines that no fantasy sports contest operator is allowed to offer any fantasy sports contest in the state without obtaining a license from the board. The licensing process, issuance, and regulation of fantasy sports contest operator licenses are outlined in the document, which refers to the Act, R.S. 27:1 et seq., Part III of this Title, and this Part. The license is issued in the name of the owner of the fantasy sports contest operator. It is important to note that the license or permit issued by the board is considered a revocable privilege, and no vested rights are acquired by the license holder. The document also states that licenses and permits are not transferable or assignable. If the status of the fantasy sports contest operator changes, resulting in no longer needing or being entitled to the license or permit, it must be cancelled and surrendered to the board or division within five days. The document provides the authority and historical notes related to its promulgation. These documents govern the rules and operations of fantasy sports contests in Louisiana. They apply to licensees who conduct fantasy sports contests and outline various requirements and restrictions. Licensees must ensure compliance with the Act, regulations, and their internal controls. Internal controls must cover procedures for compliance, such as prohibiting participation from players in prohibited parishes, complying with tax laws, and limiting the number of entries per player. The documents also cover preventing employees and relatives from competing in contests with cash prizes, prohibiting the use of unauthorized scripts or cheating devices, verifying player age, and providing access to responsible play information and account details. Licensees must segregate player funds or maintain a reserve exceeding the total balances of player accounts. Contests based on high school or youth athletic events are prohibited, and the establishment and disclosure of all prizes in advance are required. Licensees must withhold winnings from underage players or players in prohibited parishes and report withheld winnings to the division. They must also ensure that required information is easily accessible on their platforms and provide a means of contact for player inquiries. The documents also address the use of unauthorized scripts, requiring licensees to make commercially reasonable efforts to prevent their use and to monitor contests for unauthorized script usage. Licensees must identify highly experienced players, provide visible means of identification, and implement on-boarding procedures for new players. The documents also cover the registration process, including security standards for verifying location and age, parental control procedures, and various terms and conditions. Licensees are required to limit each authorized player to one active account, terminate accounts of players attempting to establish multiple accounts, and provide clear and accurate information about winning chances. The documents also address the protection of problem or compulsive gamblers, requiring licensees to allow self-restriction and self-imposed limits, enforce limitations, and provide training on problem gambling. Advertising and mandatory signage requirements are also outlined, prohibiting advertising to restricted individuals and misrepresentation of winning frequency. The documents are promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, and were last amended in January 2023. This document governs the record retention and backup requirements for licensees in the Louisiana gaming industry, specifically related to fantasy sports contests. Licensees are required to provide the division with the records required by this Chapter and retain them for a minimum of five years in an approved location. In the event of a change of ownership, records of prior owners must also be retained for five years. Electronic records may be maintained in other locations if access is available at the principal place of business or another approved location. Additionally, licensees must conduct a complete system data backup to an off-site location at least once a month and provide the details of the off-site storage facility to the division. Changes to the location and security controls of the off-site storage facility must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the change. Licensees using managed cloud service backups must provide the name of the cloud service and region where the primary copy of the data is stored. The document also requires licensees to have a written contingency plan in the event of a system failure or data loss, outlining backup and recovery procedures to ensure timely restoration of data and resumption of operations. The authority for this document is derived from R.S. 27:15, 24, and 304. This document governs the requirements for computer systems and security in the context of Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contest. It applies to licensees who are required to implement, maintain, and comply with procedures, protocols, and security measures specified in Chapter 28 of Part III of the Louisiana Administrative Code and this Part. Licensees are also required to utilize a designated gaming laboratory for the initial technical certification of their fantasy sports operator’s platform. The certification report must include information on player identification and age verification, location verification methods, detection of proxy server or VPN use, methods to detect unauthorized scripts, prevention of unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the platform, and prevention of unauthorized access to or manipulation of sensitive player data. Additional testing or certification of the platform may be required at the discretion of the division. Failure to incur the costs associated with testing may result in administrative action by the division. Licensees shall comply with all applicable state and federal requirements for data security. This legal document, part of the Louisiana Administrative Code, governs the access to premises, records, and equipment related to the operation of fantasy sports contests in Louisiana. It grants the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and Division the authority to access and inspect the premises, platforms, geolocation systems, and gaming equipment used by applicants or licensees. They are also empowered to inspect, examine, audit, photocopy, and seize all papers, books, records, documents, information, and electronically stored media related to the operation or activity on the premises. Failure to allow access and inspection may result in penalties such as delaying consideration of the application, denial of the application, or administrative action against the licensee. Refusal to provide information, answer questions, or cooperate in any investigation by the division or board, or a claim of privilege with respect to any testimony or evidence, may also constitute sufficient grounds for denial of the application or administrative action including revocation, suspension, and penalty. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties beyond those stated. This document pertains to administrative actions related to Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contest. It governs the actions that can be taken by the board or division for violations of the Act, rules, conditions, restrictions, or limitations imposed on a license or permit. Administrative action may also be initiated against licensees, permittees, or persons required to submit to suitability who have been subject to administrative action in another jurisdiction for gaming-related activity. Violation of a licensee’s internal controls can also lead to administrative action. The administrative actions that can be taken include revocation, suspension, finding of unsuitability, conditioning of a license or permit, imposition of a civil penalty, or other costs deemed appropriate by the board or division. The appropriate sanction is determined by considering factors such as the risk to the public and integrity of fantasy sports contest operations, seriousness of the conduct, history of the licensee or permittee, corrective actions taken, involvement of disqualified persons, and the severity of the misconduct in relation to the financial means of the licensee or permittee.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants, associated persons, fantasy sports contest operators, fantasy sports contest operator employees, fantasy sports contest players, gaming employees, gaming suppliers, non-gaming suppliers, key gaming employees, non-key gaming employees, and platform providers
What does it govern?
Rules and regulations governing fantasy sports contests in Louisiana
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
Administrative actions such as revocation, suspension, finding of unsuitability, conditioning of a license or permit, imposition of a civil penalty, or other costs deemed appropriate by the board or division
Jurisdiction
Louisiana