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Consumer Protection Laws in CasinosJune 6, 2014
Jonathan GriffinJonathan GriffinFiscal Affairs Program Fiscal Affairs Program
Consumer ProtectionConsumer Protection
• Alcohol Sales and Consumption
• Underage Gambling• The Use of EBT Cards
in Casinos
Free Drinks! 13
Not Allowed 10
Other 1
N/A 26
Alcohol SalesAlcohol SalesSource: American Gaming AssociationSource: American Gaming Association
State Actions to Prevent OverdrinkingState 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
Misdemeanor 12
Felony 5
Other 7
N/A 26
Licensee Penalties for Underage Licensee Penalties for Underage GamblingGambling
State Actions to Prevent Underage State Actions to Prevent Underage GamblingGambling
• Greater penalties for individuals
• Facial Recognition• Security Allowed to
Detain Underage Patrons
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012Creation 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?
Prohibits Use 9
Prohibits Use (CC) 11
Pending Legislation 6
No Laws/Legislation 24
Benefit RestrictionsBenefit Restrictions
Benefit RestrictionsBenefit Restrictions• Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
was enacted February 2012• 7 states had laws in place prior to enactment
AZ, CA, CO, IN, ME, MA, WA– 2012: 2 states
ID, MD
– 2013: 9 states FL, IA, MO, NH, NY, OK, TN, UT, VA
– 2014: 2 statesAL, MI
• Other State Initiatives
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ResourcesResourcesFiscal Affairs Homepage: http://www.ncsl.org/fiscal
Economic Development & Trade Homepage:– http://www.ncsl.org/econ
