Ariz. Admin. Code § R19-4-119 - Systems and Platforms

A. An event wagering system shall be designed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all patron communications, security and confidentiality of patron data including personal and financial information, and the proper identification of the sender and receiver of all communications.

B. Each event wagering operator may only have one event wagering system, whether its own or as provided by a management services provider which may include one separate and distinct set of hardware, software, firmware, communications technology, or other equipment to allow patrons to place event wagers on an event wagering platform and, if applicable, one set of hardware, software, firmware, communications technology, or other equipment to allow patrons to place event wagers at an event wagering facility.

C. Responsible parties may utilize one event wagering platform. Responsible parties may utilize a second event wagering platform only upon approval by the Department. In no event shall a responsible party utilize more than two event wagering platforms.

D. In order to operate a second event wagering platform, responsible parties shall submit a written request to the Department. The Department shall exercise its discretion in its consideration of the written request for a second event wagering platform. Factors the Department may consider in reaching its determination include:

1. Numbers of responsible parties and authorized event wagering platforms;

2. The introduction of a unique brand or affiliate;

3. The expansion of the patron base in the State;

4. Market size, scope, development, and growth;

5. Advances in technology; and

6. Other factors deemed relevant by the Department or the responsible party.

E. Within 30 days of receipt of the written request from a responsible party to utilize a second event wagering platform, the Department shall issue a written approval or disapproval.

F. Each event wagering platform shall display the name, brand, and/or logo of the responsible party and/or affiliate.

1. If the responsible party changes the name, brand, and/or logo of its event wagering platform, it shall submit the changes to the Department prior to implementation.

2. The responsible party shall not terminate use of an event wagering platform without prior written approval from the Department.

G. Responsible parties shall establish test accounts for the Department to be used to test the various components and operations of the event wagering system.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R19-4-119

Adopted by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 1167, effective 7/26/2021.