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Presentation TitleDatePresenter Name, TitleUnit/Division
Sports Gambling:Wagering IntegrityNovember 14, 2019Brian Considine, Legal & Legislative Manager
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Book – Establishment that accepts bets on the outcome of sporting events.
Handle – Total amount of bets taken
Hold – Percentage the house wins
In-play wagering - Opportunity to place bets during a sporting event
Proposition Wager – Wager on the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event or statistical result not directly affecting the final result
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Sports Gambling Terms
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Esports - Multiplayer video games played competitively for in-person and online spectatorsGeo-fence - Virtual geographic boundary, defined by GPS or RFID technology, that enables software to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular areaKiosk – Self-service electronic device that facilitates wageringMoney Laundering – transferring illegally obtained money through a legitimate account or business so that the original illegal source cannot be traced.
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Sports Gambling Terms
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Sport Gambling is Mainstream
Sports Radio/TV Office Pools Fantasy SportsMarch Madness
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Illegal in-state bookies
Bookie using a website managed by offshore illegal book
Bookie running own numbers and book
Offshore sportsbooks
Black Market in Washington
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INDEPENDENT BOOKIESIllegally operate within:Card roomsTribal casinosSports barsCraigslist
ORGANIZED BOOKIESOrganized crime orgs.Online, offshore sportsbooks:Bovada, My Bookie and more
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Types of Bookies
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Anonymous complaint: likely a gambler w/ large debt
Communicates w/ bookie via phone/text
Usually sent to online 3rd party website
Create account
Transactions using PayPal, etc.
Common Complaints to WSGC
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In-person Wagering Still Exists
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CUSTOMER PROTECTIONSRescinding wagersSecuring bettingSecure payouts
Dispute resolution processes
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Benefits of a Regulated Market
REGULATORY PROTECTIONS
Geo-fencingCriminal history and
black/grey market toleranceWho can run a book
Minimum internal controlsSurveillance of activities
AGENCYBENEFITS
WSGC can use resources more effectively
Target larger crime networksTarget illegal online black
marketFocus more on organized
crime and money launderingEnhanced reporting
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3 Elements of Money Laundering
Placement Integration
Layering/Structuring
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Strong anti-money laundering policies are CRITICAL
Reporting requirements
Suspicious activity reports
Operating requirements
Need access to dataFinCen warning of increased risk
Develop KYC programs for comprehensive vetting and full background screening
Enhanced due diligence on high amount accountsLook for and stop/control proxy wagering
Money Laundering Considerations
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Problem Gambling Considerations
Require implementation of responsible gaming programs
2Regulator(s) to enforce responsible gaming requirements
3Dedicate new funding to prevent and treat sports gambling addiction
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Invest in gambling addiction research and support evidence-based programs
4Establish minimum age for sports gambling and fantasy sports
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Policy suggestionsStrong Consumer Protection Policies and Safeguards
Strong Regulator-Industry Information Sharing Policies
Strong Money Laundering and Professional Gambling Statutes
Strong enforcement policies against black market
Strong problem gambling and responsible gaming policies
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Questions?Brian ConsidineLegal & Legislative Manager