Md. Code Regs. 36.10.05.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 36.10.05.04 - Ongoing Requirements for a Mobile Sports Wagering Licensee

A. A mobile sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Use technical and operational measures to prevent online wagering by individuals who are underage or physically located outside the State, including:

(a) Age verification procedures, which may require the use of a third party acceptable to Commission staff that is in the business of verifying an individual's personally identifiable information; and

(b) Geolocation technology to accurately verify a bettor's geographic location within the State as determined by U.S. Census Map;

(2) Include on its sports wagering website a description of the possible consequences for unauthorized wagering by an:

(a) Underage bettor; or

(b) Out-of-state bettor;

(3) Provide a description of consequences required under §A(2) of this regulation, which may include:

(a) Immediate stoppage of play;

(b) Account closure; and

(c) Forfeiture and confiscation of winnings or unredeemed items;

(4) Establish procedures to prevent excluded individuals from engaging in wagering activity or being paid winnings as provided in COMAR 36.10.10 and 36.10.11;

(5) Comply with all State and federal data security laws; and

(6) Maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years from date of the wager.

B. A mobile sports wagering licensee may enter into a contract with only one online sports wagering operator at a time.

(1) For purposes of enforcing the limitation, the Commission shall treat all mobile sports wagering licensees that are related entities as the single mobile sports wagering licensee.

(2) Except for a person conducting testing of a licensee's sports wagering platform, as required by the Commission, only a person to which the Commission has issued a mobile sports wagering license, or an online sports wagering operator license with which the mobile sports wagering licensee has a current contract, may access the online sports wagering operating system or associated equipment.

C. Only a mobile sports wagering licensee, or its licensed online sports wagering operator, may operate or offer online sports wagering on behalf of the mobile sports wagering licensee.

Md. Code Regs. 36.10.05.04

Amended effective 49:1 Md. R.16, eff. 1/13/2022; amended effective 49:23 Md. R. 997, eff. 11/14/2022