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Consumer Protection Laws in Casinos June 6, 2014

Consumer Protection Laws in Casinos June 6, 2014. Jonathan Griffin Fiscal Affairs Program. Consumer Protection. Alcohol Sales and Consumption Underage Gambling The Use of EBT Cards in Casinos. Alcohol Sales Source: American Gaming Association. State Actions to Prevent Overdrinking.

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Consumer Protection Laws in Casinos June 6, 2014

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  1. Consumer Protection Laws in CasinosJune 6, 2014 Jonathan GriffinFiscal Affairs Program

  2. Consumer Protection Alcohol Sales and Consumption Underage Gambling The Use of EBT Cards in Casinos

  3. Alcohol SalesSource: American Gaming Association

  4. State Actions to Prevent Overdrinking • Bartender/Server Certification Programs • 9 states with voluntary certification regulations • 7 with mandatory certification programs • Source: APIS • American Gaming recommends that AGA casinos have a responsible alcohol program • Training for Intervention Procedures (T.I.P.S.) • Enumerated right to remove intoxicated patrons

  5. Licensee Penalties for Underage Gambling

  6. State Actions to Prevent Underage Gambling Greater penalties for individuals Facial Recognition Security Allowed to Detain Underage Patrons

  7. Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Mandates that states can not allow EBT transactions from taking place in certain locations, including establishments with "gaming activities." Federal Mandate Necessary? Are Consumers Being Protected?

  8. Benefit Restrictions

  9. Benefit Restrictions • Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act was enacted February 2012 • 7 states had laws in place prior to enactmentAZ, CA, CO, IN, ME, MA, WA • 2012: 2 statesID, MD • 2013: 9 states FL, IA, MO, NH, NY, OK, TN, UT, VA • 2014: 2 statesAL, MI • Other State Initiatives

  10. For More Information Contact Information Jonathan.griffin@ncsl.org Resources Fiscal Affairs Homepage: http://www.ncsl.org/fiscal Economic Development & Trade Homepage: • http://www.ncsl.org/econ

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