Bill > S1033

This bill establishes comprehensive federal standards for sports betting in the United States, creating a regulatory framework that requires states to meet specific criteria to offer legal sports wagering. The SAFE Bet Act mandates that states seeking to operate sports betting programs must obtain approval from the Attorney General by meeting stringent requirements, including protections for consumers, prevention of betting by prohibited individuals (such as those under 21 or athletes in the sport), and robust consumer safeguards. Key provisions include restricting advertising, implementing self-exclusion lists, conducting annual nationwide surveys on online sports betting, and creating a national surveillance system for gambling addiction. The bill prohibits certain practices like reload bonuses, VIP programs, and microbets, and requires sports wagering operators to verify user identity, maintain data security, and report suspicious transactions. Additionally, the legislation establishes public health measures, such as a Surgeon General's report on sports betting challenges and enhanced tracking of gambling disorder. The bill also preserves state and tribal authority to enact more stringent regulations and does not preempt existing gaming laws, while promoting cooperation to eliminate unlicensed gaming platforms operating outside the United States.

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