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New Sports Betting Rules: Player Protection and Fairness

This act establishes nationwide standards for sports betting to protect players and ensure fairness. It includes new rules for advertising, deposit limits, and access to help for individuals with gambling problems. The goal is to enhance safety and responsibility within the sports betting industry.
Key points
Introduction of a national self-exclusion list, allowing individuals to block themselves from placing sports wagers in all participating states.
Prohibition of accepting wagers from individuals under 21 years old, and from athletes, coaches, and officials involved in the specific sporting event.
Restrictions on sports betting advertising, including a ban on broadcasts between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM local time, and during live sporting events.
Requirement for affordability checks for deposits exceeding $1,000 daily or $10,000 monthly, to prevent excessive debt.
Prohibition of credit card deposits and limiting deposits to 5 per 24-hour period.
Mandatory allocation of a percentage of sports wagering revenue to gambling disorder treatment and responsible gaming education.
Implementation of annual nationwide surveys on online sports betting and a Surgeon General's Report on public health challenges associated with sports betting.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2087
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Bet Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2087.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a national self-exclusion list, allowing individuals to block themselves from placing sports wagers in all participating states.
  • Prohibition of accepting wagers from individuals under 21 years old, and from athletes, coaches, and officials involved in the specific sporting event.
  • Restrictions on sports betting advertising, including a ban on broadcasts between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM local time, and during live sporting events.
  • Requirement for affordability checks for deposits exceeding $1,000 daily or $10,000 monthly, to prevent excessive debt.
  • Prohibition of credit card deposits and limiting deposits to 5 per 24-hour period.
  • Mandatory allocation of a percentage of sports wagering revenue to gambling disorder treatment and responsible gaming education.
  • Implementation of annual nationwide surveys on online sports betting and a Surgeon General's Report on public health challenges associated with sports betting.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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