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New Sports Betting Rules: Player Protection and Public Health

This act establishes nationwide standards for sports betting to protect players and prevent gambling problems. It includes new rules for advertising, deposit limits, and data access, and creates a national self-exclusion list. The goal is to ensure fairness and safety in the sports betting industry.
Key points
Establishment of a national self-exclusion list for individuals to voluntarily restrict themselves from sports betting, aiming to combat addiction.
Prohibition of accepting bets from individuals under 21 years old, and from athletes 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 sports wagering operators to allocate a percentage of their revenue to gambling disorder treatment and responsible gaming education.
Introduction of affordability checks for larger deposits (over $1,000 daily or $10,000 monthly) to prevent excessive debt.
Prohibition of credit card deposits for sports betting accounts and limiting deposits to 5 per 24-hour period.
Ban on VIP programs and reload bonuses that encourage intensive gambling activity.
Mandatory licensing of sports wagering operators by state authorities and background checks for employees.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1033
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Bet Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1033.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a national self-exclusion list for individuals to voluntarily restrict themselves from sports betting, aiming to combat addiction.
  • Prohibition of accepting bets from individuals under 21 years old, and from athletes 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 sports wagering operators to allocate a percentage of their revenue to gambling disorder treatment and responsible gaming education.
  • Introduction of affordability checks for larger deposits (over $1,000 daily or $10,000 monthly) to prevent excessive debt.
  • Prohibition of credit card deposits for sports betting accounts and limiting deposits to 5 per 24-hour period.
  • Ban on VIP programs and reload bonuses that encourage intensive gambling activity.
  • Mandatory licensing of sports wagering operators by state authorities and background checks for employees.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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