205 Mass. Reg. 244.01

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 244.01 - Sports Wagering Equipment
(1) For purposes of this 205 CMR, Sports W agering Equipment shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Equipment necessary for a Sports Wagering Operator to allow an individual to place, review, modify or receive winnings from a Sports Wager;
(b) Equipment used by a Sports Wagering Operator to review, manage, and report information related to a Sports Wagering Account or Sports Wager;
(c) Equipment that directly relates to, affects, or is used or consumed in Sports Wagering, including, but not limited to:
1. Any mechanical, electronic, or other device, mechanism, or equipment, including kiosks subject to 205 CMR 243.02: Sports Wagering Kiosks;
2. Any software, application, components, or other goods that directly relate to, affect, are used or consumed in Sports Wagering; and
3. Anything to be installed or used on a personal device used by an individual to engage in Sports Wagering.
(d) Devices used in conjunction with Sports Wagering Equipment, including, but not limited, bill validators, printers, and any other associated devices identified by the Commission; and
(e) Any other software and hardware required to be tested in accordance with 205 CMR 243.00.
(2) For purposes of 205 CMR 244.00, Sports Wagering Equipment shall not include:
(a) Equipment or communications technology used to access a Sports Wagering Platform;
(b) Intermediary software that connects an individual to the individual's financial institution; and
(c) Any other device, software, or component that does not affect the operational integrity of Sports Wagering, as determined by the Commission.

205 CMR 244.01

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1485, eff. 12/9/2022 (EMERGENCY).
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1489, eff. 12/9/2022 (COMPLIANCE).