Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 233.00 - Sports Wagering Voluntary Self-exclusion
Section 233.07 - Sanctions against a Sports Wagering Operator

Universal Citation: 205 MA Code of Regs 205.233

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Grounds for Action. A Sports Wagering Operator license may be conditioned, suspended, or revoked, or a Sports Wagering Operator assessed a civil administrative penalty if it is determined that a Sports Wagering Operator has:

(a) knowingly or recklessly failed to exclude or eject from the Sports W agering Area or the Sports Wagering Facility any individual placed on the voluntary self-exclusion list, or knowingly or recklessly failed to reject or block an attempted Sports W ager by any individual placed on the voluntary self-exclusion list. Provided, it shall not be deemed a knowing or reckless failure if an individual on the voluntary self-exclusion list shielded their identity or otherwise attempted to avoid identification while present at a Sports Wagering Area, Sports Wagering Facility, or on a Sports Wagering Platform; or

(b) failed to abide by any provision of 205 CMR 233.00, M.G.L. c. 23N, § 13(e)(2), a Sports Wagering Operator's approved written policy for compliance with the voluntary self-exclusion program pursuant to 205 CMR 233.00, or any law related to the voluntary self-exclusion of patrons from a Sports Wagering Area, Sports Wagering Facility or Sports Wagering Platform. Provided, a Sports Wagering Operator shall be deemed to have marketed to an individual on the voluntary self-exclusion list only if marketing materials are sent directly to an address, email address, telephone number, or other contact identified by the individual on their application.

(2) Finding and Decision. If the bureau finds that a Sports Wagering Operator has violated a provision of205 CMR 233.07(1), it may issue a decision or notice in accordance with 205 CMR 133.07(2): Finding and Decision.

(3) Civil Administrative Penalties. The Commission may assess a civil administrative penalty on a Sports Wagering Operator in accordance with M.G.L. c. 23N, § 16 for a violation of 205 CMR 233.07(1); review of Decision.

(4) Review of Decision. A recommendation that a Sports Wagering Operator license be suspended or revoked shall proceed in accordance with the procedures set out in 205 CMR 133.07(4).

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