1. Consumer Protection Laws in Casinos June 6, 2014 Jonathan Griffin Fiscal Affairs Program

2. Consumer Protection Alcohol Sales and Consumption Underage Gambling The Use of EBT Cards in Casinos

3. Free Drinks!13 Not Allowed10 Other1 N/A26 Alcohol Sales Source: American Gaming Association

4. State Actions to Prevent Overdrinking Bartender/Server Certification Programs – 9 states with voluntary certification regulations – 7 with mandatory certification programs Source: APIS American Gaming recommends that AGA casinos have a responsible alcohol program Training for Intervention Procedures (T.I.P.S.) Enumerated right to remove intoxicated patrons

5. Misdemeanor12 Felony5 Other7 N/A26 Licensee Penalties for Underage Gambling

6. State Actions to Prevent Underage Gambling Greater penalties for individuals Facial Recognition Security Allowed to Detain Underage Patrons

7. Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Mandates that states can not allow EBT transactions from taking place in certain locations, including establishments with "gaming activities." Federal Mandate Necessary? Are Consumers Being Protected?

8. Prohibits Use9 Prohibits Use (CC)11 Pending Legislation 6 No Laws/Legislation 24 Benefit Restrictions

9. Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act was enacted February 2012 7 states had laws in place prior to enactment AZ, CA, CO, IN, ME, MA, WA – 2012: 2 states ID, MD – 2013: 9 states FL, IA, MO, NH, NY, OK, TN, UT, VA – 2014: 2 states AL, MI Other State Initiatives

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