The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted Thursday to require sports betting operators to notify bettors when their accounts are subject to limits. Under the proposal, operators would likely also be required to explain the reason for the limitation and identify the affected betting markets.
MGC Votes on New Rules
If adopted, the MGC would become the first regulator in the United States to require operators to disclose betting limits to customers. Currently, operators in all jurisdictions are permitted to limit bettors without providing notice.
Two updates to the Rule 235 CMR 238.30 were suggested for discussion:
“Option A: (11) Procedures to provide timely notice to a patron that their wagering activity has been limited.
Option B: (11) Procedures to provide timely notice to a patron that their wagering activity has been limited, including a specific explanation for the attachment of the limit(s), and identification as to which mark