Md. Code Regs. 36.10.10.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 36.10.10.03 - Requirements

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) "Advertisement" means any material that is:

(i) Disseminated to the public through broadcasting, publication, mail, or any other means; and

(ii) Intended to encourage sports wagering.

(b) "Billboard advertisement" means a roadside sign, aviation banner, or event banner that is intended to encourage sports wagering.

(c) "Gambling assistance message" means a phrase approved by the Commission to encourage responsible play.

(d) "Printed advertisement" means an advertisement that appears in or on a sign, direct mailing, poster, brochure or other written material and is intended to encourage sports wagering.

(e) "Responsible gambling awareness materials" means a sticker, a brochure, a wallet card, or other material that conveys only problem gambling resource information.

(f) "Underage warning message" means the phrase: "No bettor under the age of 21 is permitted to participate in sports wagering".

B. A sports wagering licensee shall:

(1) Post signage approved by the Commission that prominently bears the gambling assistance message and the underage warning message at each customer entrance;

(2) Include banners or other notifications on the sports wagering websites that bear the gambling assistance message and the underage warning message;

(3) Include the gambling assistance message on an advertisement that is intended to encourage sports wagering;

(4) Ensure that a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(5) Ensure that a billboard bearing a printed advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(6) Ensure that a radio, television, video, online, or social media advertisement bears the gambling assistance message and meets requirements of COMAR 36.10.13.43 and 36.03.03.08;

(7) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on a paper product that is associated with bettor consumption of food or beverage if the paper product is:

(a) Special ordered; and

(b) Branded with the sports wagering licensee's logo;

(8) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is printed on a sports wagering ticket or sports wagering voucher;

(9) Place in the sports wagering facility and sports wagering platform responsible gambling awareness information according to its responsible gaming plan required under COMAR 36.10.10.02;

(10) Ensure that the gambling assistance message is conspicuous and readable; and

(11) Ensure that an advertisement for sports wagering, video lottery terminal, or table game play does not include language that suggests an outcome is guaranteed or without risk.

Md. Code Regs. 36.10.10.03

Regulation .03 amended effective 49:1 Md. R.16, eff. 1/13/2022; amended effective 50:26 Md. R. 1130, effective 12/12/2023, exp. 6/9/2024 (Emergency); amended effective 51:10 Md. R. 529, eff. 5/27/2024.