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Can you summarize MORS 313.910?
Licensed Gaming Activities > Fantasy sports contests not gambling license required, procedure contests on excursion gambling boats permitted.
Short Summary
This legal document governs fantasy sports contests in Missouri. It states that fantasy sports contests conducted under this chapter are exempt from gambling laws and do not constitute gambling. Fantasy sports contest operators are required to apply for and obtain a license from the commission before offering contests in Missouri. The commission has the authority to refuse, revoke, or suspend licenses based on various grounds, including false statements, illegal or fraudulent acts, non-compliance with the provisions of this chapter, previous denials/suspensions/revocations in other jurisdictions, defaulting on obligations to the state, or lack of qualification to do business in Missouri. Additionally, the document permits fantasy sports contests to be conducted on excursion gambling boats or adjacent property operated by licensed entities. However, individuals under the age of twenty-one are prohibited from participating in fantasy sports contests on excursion gambling boats.
Whom does it apply to?
Fantasy sports contest operators
What does it govern?
Fantasy sports contests
What are exemptions?
Fantasy sports contests conducted under this chapter are exempt from chapter 572 and do not constitute gambling.
What are the Penalties?
The commission may refuse to license any applicant or revoke/suspend the license of any applicant or licensee for various reasons, including making false statements, engaging in illegal or fraudulent acts, failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter, having a registration or permit denied/suspended/revoked in another state or country, legally defaulting on obligations or debts owed to the state of Missouri, or not being qualified to do business in the state or subject to the jurisdiction of its courts.
Jurisdiction
Missouri