Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 179-10-3 - General requirements for interactive gaming3.1. An interactive gaming operator shall conduct interactive gaming activities in compliance with the requirements of the West Virginia Racetrack Video Lottery Act as set forth in W.Va. Code § 29-22A-1 et seq. and the W.Va. Code of State Rules 179-5-1 et seq. and the requirements of the West Virginia Racetrack Table Games Act as set forth in W.Va. Code § 29-22C-1 et seq. and W.Va. Code of State Rules 179-8-1 et seq., when such requirements are applicable and do not conflict with the Act or this rule. 3.2. An interactive gaming management services provider authorized to operate an interactive gaming system, shall conduct such interactive gaming activities in compliance with the requirements of the West Virginia Racetrack Video Lottery Act set forth in W.Va. Code § 29-22A-1 et seq. and W.Va. Code of State Rules 179-5-1 et seq. and the requirements of the West Virginia Racetrack Table Games Act set forth in W.Va. Code § 29-22C-1 et seq. and W.Va. Code of State Rules 179-8-1 et seq., when such requirements are applicable and do not conflict with the Act or this rule. 3.3. An interactive gaming operator shall maintain a cash reserve of the amount necessary to cover the outstanding interactive gaming account liability. Lottery personnel shall verify this amount on at least a quarterly basis.3.4. An interactive gaming operator or an interactive gaming management services provider shall only accept wagers from patrons verified to be physically located in the State of West Virginia at the time of their wager: Provided, That wagers may be accepted from patrons located outside of the State of West Virginia pursuant to a reciprocal interactive gaming agreement with another government as provided in W.Va. Code § 29-22E-14 and so long as acceptance of such wagers does not conflict with federal law.3.5. An interactive gaming operator or an interactive gaming management services provider shall only accept wagers from patrons who are 21 years of age or older. W. Va. Code R. § 179-10-3