Title 8

All reports, information or records compiled by the board or the department pursuant to this subchapter regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter by an applicant, licensee, owner or key executive are confidential, except that the board may disclose any confidentia…

1. Possible sanctions. For each violation of this chapter or the rules or conditions of licensure or registration, the board may take one or more of the following actions: A. Issue a warning, censure or reprimand to a licensee or registrant. Each warning, censure or reprimand iss…

A person commits a Class C crime if that person knowingly or intentionally: [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).] 1. Tampering with slot machine or table game. Manipulates or intends to manipulate the outcome, payback or operation of a slot machin…

A licensee or an officer, employee or agent of the licensee who has probable cause to believe there has been a violation of this chapter in the gambling facility by any person may take that person into custody and detain that person in the gambling premises in a reasonable manner…

This chapter may not be construed to limit municipal regulation of the activities licensed under this chapter, as long as such municipal regulation does not conflict with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.

Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

Except as expressly provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 17, chapter 62 do not apply to the ownership, distribution or operation of slot machines in the State.

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise provided in the laws relating to the Gambling Control Board, distances are determined by measuring along the most commonly used roadway, as determined by the Department of Transportation.

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Child support debt" means child support debt that has been liquidated by judicial or administrative action. [PL 2013, c. 255, §2 (NEW).] B. "Depar…

The revenue from wagers placed by means of advance deposit wagering must be distributed according to this section. [PL 2023, c. 440, §10 (AMD).] 1. Distribution of revenue from wagers placed on races conducted in State. An advance deposit wagering licensee shall collect 5% of gro…

The board shall exercise authority over the licensing of all persons conducting advance deposit wagering. A person may not conduct advance deposit wagering without a license issued under this section. [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).] 1. Eligibility. In order to receive an advance de…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).] 1. Beginner fantasy contestant. "Beginner fantasy contestant" means an individual who has entered fewer than 51 fantasy contests offered …

1. Powers. In administering and enforcing this chapter, the director may: A. Pursuant to section 1103, issue or deny any application and limit, restrict, suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter; [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).] B. Review reports of the investigation a…

The director shall exercise authority over the licensing of all persons operating fantasy contests in the State. [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).] 1. License required. A person or fantasy contest operator may not offer a fantasy contest in the State without first being licensed by the…

1. Conditions of operation. As a condition of licensure, a fantasy contest operator shall submit evidence that the fantasy contest operator has established and will implement procedures for fantasy contests that: A. Prevent the fantasy contest operator and directors, officers and…

1. Operation of fantasy contests. A fantasy contest operator licensed under this chapter shall: A. Disclose the number of entries that a fantasy contestant may submit to each fantasy contest and provide reasonable steps to prevent fantasy contestants from submitting more than the…

The director shall adopt rules for the proper enforcement and administration of this chapter. When rules are initially adopted as required by this section, rules are major substantive rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Amendments or changes to those rules, …

1. Violation. A person, firm, corporation or association or an agent or employee of one of those entities may not violate this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. 2. Penalty. For each violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the dire…

Unless expressly provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 17, chapter 62 and Title 17‑A, chapter 39 do not apply to the conduct of fantasy contests operated in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of sports wagering and ancillary activities are lawful when conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).] A person or en…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).] 1. Adjusted gross sports wagering receipts. "Adjusted gross sports wagering receipts" means an operator's gross receipts from spor…

1. Powers and duties. In administering and enforcing this chapter, the director: A. Has the power to regulate the conduct of sports wagering; [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).] B. Shall determine the eligibility of a person to hold or continue to hold a license, shall issue all …

1. Application. An application for a license or for renewal of a license required under this chapter must be submitted on a form or in a format approved by the director. An application submitted to the director must, at a minimum, include the following: A. The full name, current …

1. Grounds for denial of license or imposition of administrative sanctions. The following are grounds for the director to deny a license or license renewal or for the imposition of administrative sanctions, in accordance with this section, on a person licensed under this chapter:…

1. Issuance of license. The director shall issue a facility sports wagering license upon finding that the applicant meets all requirements of this section, sections 1204 and 1205 and rules adopted under this chapter. The director may issue no more than 10 facility sports wagering…

1. Issuance of license. The director shall issue a mobile sports wagering license upon finding that the applicant meets all requirements of this section, sections 1204 and 1205 and rules adopted under this chapter. 2. Eligibility; transfer to wholly owned entity. To be eligible t…

1. Issuance of license; eligibility. The director shall issue a supplier license upon finding that the applicant meets all requirements of this section, sections 1204 and 1205 and rules adopted under this chapter. 2. Equipment. An applicant for a supplier license shall demonstrat…

1. Issuance of license; eligibility. The director shall issue a management services license upon finding that the applicant meets all requirements of this section, sections 1204 and 1205 and rules adopted under this chapter and that the applicant has sufficient knowledge and expe…

1. License required. A person may not be employed by an operator to be engaged directly in sports wagering-related activities or otherwise to conduct or operate sports wagering without a valid occupational license issued by the director under this section. The director shall issu…

1. Adoption of house rules. An operator shall adopt comprehensive house rules for game play governing sports wagering transactions with its patrons. House rules must be approved by the director prior to implementation and meet the minimum standards established by the director by …

A licensee under this chapter shall permit the director, the department or a designee of the director unrestricted access, during regular business hours, including access to locked or secured areas, to inspect any facility and any equipment, prizes, records or other items to be u…

An operator and a management services licensee conducting sports wagering on behalf of an operator may not accept a wager on a sports event from the following persons: [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).] 1. Persons under 21 years of age. A person who has not attained 21 years of …

1. Prohibited wagers. An operator may not, with respect to a sports event of a sport governing body headquartered in the United States, offer or accept wagers on the occurrence of injuries or penalties, the outcome of player disciplinary rulings or replay reviews. 2. Request from…

An operator and a management services licensee under section 1209 conducting sports wagering on behalf of an operator may not accept a wager on a sports event from a person using a credit card.

1. Duty to report. An operator shall, as soon as practicable, report to the director any information relating to abnormal wagering activity or patterns that may indicate a concern with the integrity of a sports event or any other conduct that corrupts a wagering outcome of a spor…

1. Records maintenance. An operator shall maintain for 3 years after a sports event occurs at least the following records of all wagers placed with respect to that sports event: A. Personally identifiable information of each person placing a wager; [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NE…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Child support debt" means child support debt that has been liquidated by judicial or administrative action. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).] B.…

1. Tax imposed; allocation of funds. An operator shall collect and distribute 10% of adjusted gross sports wagering receipts to the director to be forwarded by the director to the Treasurer of State for distribution as follows: A. One percent of the adjusted gross sports wagering…

1. Authorized conduct. The provisions of Title 17, chapter 62 and Title 17‑A, chapter 39 do not apply to sports wagering conducted in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. 2. Unlicensed conduct. A person who engages in an activity for which a lice…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Entertainment event" means an event for which a ticket has been purchased, including, but not limited to, a performance, concert, exhibit, game or…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 645, §2 (NEW).] 1. Board. "Board" means the Gambling Control Board established under section 1002. 2. Direct consideration. "Direct consideration" means …

A person that operates or promotes an online sweepstakes game or supports the operation or promotion of an online sweepstakes game commits a civil violation. [PL 2025, c. 645, §2 (NEW).] 1. Fine. A person that violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $10,000 an…

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of Internet gaming and ancillary activities are lawful when conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. [PL 2025, c. 538, §4 (NEW).] A person or entity ma…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 538, §4 (NEW).] 1. Adjusted gross Internet gaming receipts. "Adjusted gross Internet gaming receipts" means an operator's gross receipts from Internet ga…

1. Powers and duties. In administering and enforcing this chapter, the director: A. Has the power to regulate the conduct of Internet gaming; [PL 2025, c. 538, §4 (NEW).] B. Shall determine the eligibility of a person to hold or continue to hold a license, shall issue all license…

1. Application. An application for a license or for renewal of a license required under this chapter must be submitted on a form or in a format approved by the director. An application submitted to the director must, at a minimum, include the following: A. The full name, current …