Section 296-13.001 - GENERAL CONDUCT OF SPORTS WAGERING13.001.01 It is the policy of the commission to require that all industry participants conduct sports wagering in a manner suitable to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the state. Responsibility for selecting, implementing, and maintaining suitable methods of operation rests with the Authorized Gaming Operator or its Sports Wagering Services Provider and must be reflected in MICS that have been approved by the Commission. Willful or persistent use or toleration of methods of operation that fail to follow the Act, these regulations, or the MICS are subject to being deemed an unsuitable manner of operation and in the sole discretion of the commission may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including revocation.13.0001.02 Authorized Gaming Operators or Sports Wagering Services Providers shall use a sports wagering system to offer, conduct, or operate sports wagering in accordance with applicable laws, these rules and the MICS. Only an Authorized Gaming Operator or its Sports Wagering Services Provider may process, accept, offer, or solicit sports wagers. If an Authorized Gaming Operator does not utilize a Sports Wagering Services Provider and, instead, develops its own sports wagering system, the Authorized Gaming Operator is considered both an Authorized Gaming Operator and a Sports Wagering Services Provider.13.001.03 An Authorized Gaming Operator or Sports Wagering Services Provider is expressly prohibited from the following activities:13.001.03A Failing to conduct advertising and public relations activities in accordance with decency, dignity, good taste, and honesty.13.001.03B Failing to comply with or make provision for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and rules pertaining to the operation of a sports wagering operation including, but not limited to, payment of license fees, withholding payroll taxes, and violations of alcoholic beverage laws or regulations.13.001.03C Permitting cheating, failing to discover cheating that should have been discovered with reasonable inquiry, or failing to take action to prevent cheating.13.001.03D Failing to conduct sports wagering operations in accordance with proper standards of custom, decorum, and decency; or permitting any type of conduct that reflects negatively on the state or commission or acts as a detriment to the sports wagering industry.13.001.03E Performing any type of sports wagering activity, at any time, that is contrary to the representation made to the commission, commission representatives, or the public.13.001.03F Denying a commissioner or commission representative, upon proper and lawful demand, information, documents, or access to inspect any portion of the sports wagering operation.296 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 296-13.001
Adopted effective 2/1/2023