Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-865

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 12-865 - Regulations

The commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to the extent not prohibited by federal law or any gaming agreement or procedure entered into pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, P.L. 100-497, 25 USC 2701 et seq., to implement the provisions of sections 12-852 to 12-864, inclusive. Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision (1) of subsection (g) of section 4-168, the commissioner may adopt such regulations as emergency regulations without making the finding required under subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of subsection (g) of section 4-168, provided the Governor approves the need for such emergency regulations, and the other requirements of subsection (g) of section 4-168 shall apply. Such regulations shall address:

(1) The operation of, and participation in, Internet games and retail sports wagering;

(2) Licensing requirements, including criteria for determining when licensure as (A) an online gaming service provider is required; and (B) a key employee is not necessary in order to protect the integrity of gaming;

(3) Designation of additional games that may be permitted as online casino gaming;

(4) Voluntary self-exclusion programs for Internet games and retail sports wagering;

(5) Technical standards, security features and testing applicable to gaming operations and systems, including electronic wagering platforms;

(6) Game procedure approval;

(7) Complaint resolution processes;

(8) Enforcement actions;

(9) Standards for age and location verification programs;

(10) Revenue auditing and reporting standards, which shall include a requirement that all payments be accompanied by a detailed supporting report on a form approved by the commissioner;

(11) Compliance reporting and disclosure requirements;

(12) Marketing and advertising standards; and

(13) Any other provisions deemed necessary by the commissioner to protect the public interest and the integrity of gaming.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-865

Added by P.A. 21-0023,S. 16 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2021 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2021.