Section 296-13.004 - PROHIBITING WAGERS FOR GOOD CAUSE13.004.01 A sports governing body may request sports wagering information or may request the Commission to restrict, limit, or exclude sports wagering on a particular event or a particular wager type.13.004.02 The request must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the Commission and must include all of the following:13.004.02A The identity of the sports governing body and contact information for at least one specific individual who will be the primary point of contact for questions related to the request;13.004.02B A description of the sports wagering information, event, or wager type that is the subject of the request;13.004.02C Information explaining why granting the request is necessary to protect the integrity of the event, or public confidence in the integrity of the event, that is the subject of the request. This may include information regarding any credible threat to the integrity of the event that is beyond the control of the sports governing body to preemptively remedy or mitigate; and13.004.02D Any other information required by the Commission.13.004.03 To ensure proper consideration, the request should be sent to the Commission at least ten (10) days before the particular event. At any time, however, a sports governing body should report information to the Commission if it involves allegations of match-fixing, the manipulation of an event, misuse of inside information, or other prohibited activity.13.004.04 On receipt of a complete request from a sports governing body under subsection 13.004.02, the Commission shall notify all Authorized Gaming Operators and Sports Wagering Services Providers in writing. All Authorized Gaming Operators and Sports Wagering Services Providers must be given an opportunity to respond to the request. The notification must include the date by which written responses must be submitted to the Commission.13.004.05 The Commission shall promptly review the request, any responses, and any other available information and shall decide on the request before the start of the event, if feasible, or as expeditiously as possible. 13.004.05A In making its determination, the Commission may consult with independent integrity monitoring providers and any other jurisdictions it considers appropriate.13.004.05B The Commission may grant the request, in its sole discretion, if it determines that granting the request is necessary to protect the integrity of the event, or public confidence in the integrity of the event, that is the subject of the request.13.004.05C The Commission shall notify, in writing, the sports governing body and all Authorized Gaming Operators and Sports Wagering Services Providers of its decision.13.004.06 On request of a sports governing body, Authorized Gaming Operator or Sports Wagering Services Provider, the Commission may reconsider its decision if there is a material change in the circumstances related to the original request.296 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 296-13.004
Adopted effective 2/1/2023