Bill > SB01235

This bill modifies various aspects of lottery, gaming, and sports wagering regulations in Connecticut. It introduces several key provisions, including prohibiting lottery ticket resales and ticket courier services, expanding the Commissioner of Consumer Protection's disciplinary authority over gaming licensees, and requiring vendor and affiliate licensees to provide books and records. The bill updates definitions related to gaming, modifies rules about wagers on sporting events involving Connecticut intercollegiate teams, and restricts who can review criminal history record checks. It establishes new advertising restrictions for gaming entities, authorizes certain bets on boxing and mixed martial arts, and prohibits certain sweepstakes and promotional activities that might simulate online casino gaming. The legislation also introduces more stringent requirements for licensing, including background checks and operational controls for gaming employees and operators. Notably, the bill creates new provisions for voiding sports wagers, establishes guidelines for advertising and marketing in the gaming industry, and sets specific rules about gross gaming revenue calculations. The bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight, protect consumers, and ensure the integrity of gaming operations in Connecticut.