pa-56-28-976: Compulsive and problem gambling requirements; casino self-exclusion; credit; interactive gaming player accounts; compulsive and problem gambling requirements; interactive gaming self-excluded persons; compulsive and problem gaming; compulsive and problem gaming; and fantasy contest self-exclusion

Summary

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (board), under the authority of 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 311, 325, 1202, 13A02, 13A26, 1509, 1516, 13B02 and 3302, proposes to amend the board's regulations in Chapters 501a, 503a, 609a, 812a, 814a, 815a, 1118a, 1208a and 1209a, as outlined in Annex A. Purpose of the Proposed Rulemaking This proposed rulemaking makes updates to the board's regulations to provide further clarifications and expectations for licensees in developing and implementing compulsive and problem gambling programs. Explanation The sections and provisions of this proposed rulemaking broadly encompass provisions governing compulsive and problem gaming-related matters. The board seeks to amend its regulations, as outlined in Annex A, to update language in line with current terminology, to provide further clarification of board expectations for licensees and to ensure patrons may continue to have easy access to resources and information on problem gambling matters and responsible gaming. Unless specifically enumerated, the proposed amendments under this rulemaking are being offered consistent with the following provisions of 4 Pa.C.S. (relating to amusements): 4 Pa.C.S. § 311 (relating to general and specific powers of board) regarding fantasy contests; 4 Pa.C.S. § 1202 (relating to general and specific powers), specifically subsection (b)(12) (15) regarding the power to award, revoke, suspend, condition or deny classes of licenses and (b)(30) regarding the power to promulgate...

The agency’s own summary, as published.