Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 1401a.9 - Physical characteristics of sports wagering areas; security and surveillance of sports wagering area; other requirements(a) A sports wagering certificate holder or sports wagering operator shall establish a physical, land-based retail sportsbook in one of the locations set forth in § 1401a.5(b)(1)-(4) (relating to conduct of sports wagering generally).(b) A sports wagering area shall be a single area of dedicated public space with clearly established walls or defined borders. Satellite sports wagering areas located within a permitted location under § 1401a.5(b)(1)-(4) shall also be permitted upon approval by the Board.(c) A sports wagering area shall include a restricted sports wagering area for conducting sports wagering transactions that:(1) Shall be designed and constructed to provide maximum security for the materials stored and the activities performed therein, with the design and construction approved by the Board.(2) Includes one or more ticket writer windows, each of which shall contain: (i) A writer's drawer and terminal through which financial transactions related to sports wagering will be conducted. Writers shall not commingle funds with other sources and shall not transfer funds directly with another writer.(ii) A permanently affixed number, which shall be visible to surveillance.(iii) Windows, as approved by the Board, which shall be fully enclosed and designed to prevent direct access to the materials stored and activities performed therein.(iv) Manually triggered silent alarms, which shall be connected directly to surveillance and security.(v) Surveillance coverage capable of accurate visual monitoring and recording of any activities, including the capturing of a patron's facial image when conducting transactions at the counter.(vi) An alarm for each exit door that is not a mantrap.(vii) A secure location, such as a vault, for the purpose of storing funds issued by the cage to be used in the operation of sports wagering. The secure location shall: (A) Be located in an area not open to the public.(B) Have surveillance cameras capable of accurate visual monitoring and recording of any activities in the area.(C) A sports wagering area shall have an operating balance of no more than $1 million. (1) Whenever a retail sportsbook accumulates funds in excess of $1 million, the excess funds shall be transferred to the cage no later than at the end of each shift.(2) The funds shall be transferred with appropriate licensed employee and container shall be accompanied by a security officer.(3) Prior to transporting the funds, security shall notify the surveillance department that the transfer will take place.(d) A sports wagering area may have slot machines or other authorized games with the approval of the Board, unless the sports wagering area is in a nonprimary location of a Category 1 slot machine licensee.(e) A sports wagering certificate holder or sports wagering operator shall include signage in the sports wagering area that displays "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER," or comparable language approved by the Board, including in print advertisements or other media advertising the sports wagering operations of the sports wagering certificate holder or sports wagering operator.