Section 18C-1015 - Wagering(a) An individual resident of this State desiring to place pari-mutuel wagers shall establish an account with an ADW licensee for that purpose. The ADW licensee is responsible for verifying the identity of the individual and ensuring that the individual is at least 21 years of age.(b) The following are prohibited from engaging in pari-mutuel wagering under this Article: (1) Any person under the age of 21.(2) Any person who has been adjudicated by law as prohibited from engaging in pari-mutuel wagering.(3) Any member or employee of the Commission. The Commission shall provide a list of individuals subject to this subdivision to each ADW licensee at least quarterly.(4) Any person who has requested and not revoked a voluntary exclusion designation from sports wagering pursuant to G.S. 18C-922. Participation in the voluntary exclusion program shall not preclude an ADW licensee and its agents from seeking the payment of a debt accrued by the individual while not participating in the voluntary exclusion program.(c) An ADW licensee shall make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that any prohibited person under this section is prevented from placing a pari-mutuel wager with the ADW licensee.(d) Any member of the Commission determined to have placed a pari-mutuel wager with an ADW licensee shall be deemed to have resigned from the Commission as of the time the pari-mutuel wager is placed. Any employee of the Commission determined to have placed a pari-mutuel wager with an ADW licensee is subject to disciplinary action.(e) This Article does not authorize non-pari-mutuel wagering on the outcome of live, simulcast, or any other horse races.(f) The ADW licensee and their agents shall ensure that all advertisements and marketing of advance deposit account wagering meet all of the following requirements:(1) It does not target persons under the age of 21.(2) It discloses the identity of the ADW licensee.(3) It provides information about or links to resources related to gambling addiction and prevention.(4) It is not misleading to a reasonable person.(5) It satisfies the rules and requirements promulgated by the Commission.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18C-1015
Added by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 42, s. 3, eff. 1/8/2024.