Bill > SB01464

This bill empowers the Governor to enter into agreements with other U.S. states or federally recognized Native American tribes to authorize online gaming operators to conduct multijurisdictional internet gaming for peer-to-peer casino games, specifically games where players compete against each other rather than against the house, such as poker tournaments. The bill requires gaming licensees to establish several consumer protection measures, including a toll-free helpline for resolving platform and account issues, implementing a process to handle errors in sports betting odds by stopping wagers and refunding patrons, and displaying maximum sports wager limits on their platforms. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Consumer Protection develop regulations establishing these maximum sports wager amounts and addressing various aspects of online gaming, such as licensing requirements, technical standards, age verification, marketing guidelines, and other provisions to protect public interests and maintain gaming integrity. The bill also expands definitions related to online gaming, including introducing new terms like "peer-to-peer casino game" and clarifying what constitutes a "wager," and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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