Chapter 104
2022 -- H 7424
Enacted 06/20/2022

A N   A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING

Introduced By: Representatives O'Brien, Alzate, Cardillo, Kazarian, Hawkins, and Caldwell

Date Introduced: February 09, 2022

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
     SECTION 1. Section 42-61.2-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-61.2 entitled "Video
Lottery Games, Table Games and Sports Wagering" is hereby amended to read as follows:
     42-61.2-14. Compulsive and problem gambling programs.
     The Division and the state acknowledge that the vast majority of gaming patrons can enjoy
gambling games responsibly, but that there are certain societal costs associated with gaming by
some individuals who have problems handling the product or services provided. The Division and
the State further understand that it is their duty to act responsibly toward those who cannot
participate conscientiously in gaming. Pursuant to the foregoing, Twin River and Twin River-
Tiverton, in cooperation with the State, shall offer compulsive and problem gambling programs
that include, but are not limited to (a) Problem gambling awareness programs for employees; (b)
Player self-exclusion program; and (c) Promotion of a problem gambling hotline. Twin River and
Twin River-Tiverton shall modify their existing compulsive and problem-gambling programs to
include table games and sports wagering to the extent such games are authorized at such facilities.
Twin River and Twin River-Tiverton shall reimburse and pay to the Division no less than two
hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) in aggregate annually for compulsive and problem gambling
programs established by the Division. The contribution from each facility shall be determined by
the Division. A person who is prohibited from gaming in a gaming establishment due to the player
self-exclusion program shall not collect any winnings or recover losses arising as a result of
prohibited gaming activity by said person. Winnings from a self-excluded person, after the
deduction of taxes and other applicable withholdings, shall be forfeited to the division. The division
shall forward such forfeited winnings, up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) per year,
to the Rhode Island Council on problem gambling Problem Gambling for its use for research,
education, and prevention of teenage gambling addiction, with the balance to be transferred by the
division to the general fund.
     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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