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Can you summarize WVCS 179-09-15?
West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Rule > Geolocation requirement.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the West Virginia Code of State Rules, specifically the Lottery Commission’s West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Rule, establishes the geolocation requirement for online sports pool systems. The document mandates that sports pool operators and sports pool intermediaries must utilize a geolocation system to detect the physical location of players attempting to access the online sports pool system and place wagers. The geolocation system must ensure that players are within the permitted boundary when placing any wager and should be capable of dynamically monitoring the player’s location and blocking unauthorized attempts to access the system throughout the patron session. The Commission is responsible for approving the technical specifications for geolocation systems and any related requirements as part of its Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
Whom does it apply to?
Sports pool operators, sports pool intermediaries
What does it govern?
Geolocation requirement for online sports pool systems
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
West Virginia