Bill > S10069

This bill enhances "know your customer" (KYC) requirements and responsible gaming procedures for mobile sports wagering licensees by introducing new definitions and protocols. It mandates stricter verification of prospective bettors, requiring them to provide detailed personal information and a live photograph, and explicitly prohibits account sharing, where someone else uses a bettor's account. Individuals who allow their accounts to be used by others can be designated as "prohibited bettors." The bill also establishes a framework for identifying and categorizing bettors at risk of gambling-related harm, including "at-risk," "elevated-risk," and "high-risk" bettors, through a process called "risk assessment." Licensees must implement comprehensive responsible gaming procedures, including training employees and designating a lead responsible for overseeing these efforts. Furthermore, it outlines how revenues from fines for violations of these rules will be distributed, with a portion going to problem gambling education and treatment. The bill also clarifies that the terms used in these new provisions are consistent with existing definitions in the racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law.