Sec.12-865-10. Geolocation and Geofencing for Fantasy Contest Providers

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of 12-865-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, each electronic wagering platform that exclusively provides fantasy contests shall employ a geolocation system when a patron initiates payment of an entry fee for a fantasy contest. The geolocation system shall, at a minimum, have the capacity to:

(1) Detect the location of a patron’s device notwithstanding the use of a proxy server or virtual private network, or alternatively, prohibit participation of a patron utilizing a proxy server or virtual private network;

(2) Using industry standard technologies for fantasy contests that are approved by the department, check the location of a patron’s device when submitting entry fees and prohibit a patron from submitting an entry fee when the location of the patron’s device is unable to be determined;

(3) Provide a pop-up notification to a patron when the patron is attempting to submit an entry fee when the patron’s device is unable to be located; and

(4) Notify the online gaming operator offering the fantasy contest, and the patron, if the patron’s account is being accessed from geographically inconsistent locations, including, but not limited to multiple locations that are not possible to travel between each initiation of entry fee payment.

(Effective February 1, 2022)