Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained by the office of addiction services and supports.
Impact
If passed, this bill would change the landscape of mobile sports wagering in New York by clearly delineating the responsibilities of operators concerning the treatment of problem gambling. By enforcing that these operators cannot promote or direct players to external organizations for help, A09146 aims to bolster a centralized and authoritative approach to problem gambling, thus potentially improving treatment outcomes and promoting responsible gambling practices effectively. The bill represents a proactive step in regulatory measures to protect vulnerable individuals potentially engaging in problematic gaming behaviors.
Summary
Bill A09146 seeks to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law by imposing restrictions on mobile sports wagering operators regarding the provision of counseling, therapy, and treatment services for bettors in New York. The bill mandates that any information or referrals provided concerning compulsive play must solely direct users to the problem gambling services webpage maintained by the office of addiction services and supports. This effort is designed to ensure that bettors are guided towards appropriate resources while protecting them from potential exploitation by other organizations offering similar services.
Contention
One key point of contention surrounding A09146 is whether this approach may limit the options available for individuals seeking help for gambling addiction. Critics may argue that by restricting operators from referring to other counseling services, it could inadvertently hinder access to diverse treatment resources. Supporters, however, contend that this amendment is essential for maintaining oversight and ensuring that resources directed to individuals are reliable and aligned with state objectives in combating problem gambling.
Same As
Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained the office of addiction services and supports.
Requires mobile sports wagering operators when providing information regarding compulsive play, all links and referrals for counseling, therapy or treatment services shall direct account holders to the problem gambling services webpage maintained the office of addiction services and supports.
Requires mobile sports wagering operators to submit anonymized data to the gaming commission; authorizes the gaming commission to share such data for the purposes of studying the impact of mobile sports wagering on problem gambling.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.
Provides that mobile sports wagering operators and mobile sports wagering platforms are prohibited from limiting the size and frequency of deposits or wagers of authorized sports bettors because the bettor obtains financial benefit or due to the bettor's waging activity; provides exceptions for suspicious wagering activity and indications of a gambling disorder; requires such operators and platforms to provide electronic written notice when an authorized sports bettor is limited or banned.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and mobile sports wagering platforms from allowing more than five deposits from an authorized sports bettor in a twenty-four hour period.
Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.
Establishes annual fee for sports wagering licensees; directs funds from such fees to Council on Compulsive Gambling and gambling addiction treatment programs.