Authority: IC 4-38-1-4; IC 4-38-3-1

Affected: IC 4-33-8; IC 4-38-9-1

Sec. 16. (a) All key persons and substantial owners of a sports wagering operator applicant must obtain a Level 1 occupational license.

(b) An employee, independent contractor, agent, or subagent of a sports wagering operator shall obtain a Level 2 occupational license under 68 IAC 2-3 if the executive director or the executive director's designee determines it is necessary. In making that determination, the executive director or the executive director's designee shall consider the:

1. (1) frequency and duration of the individual's work for a sports wagering operator or access to the sports wagering system that relate to the conduct or integrity of sports wagering; and
2. (2) tasks that the individual will perform as part of the individual's job duties in a licensed facility or while accessing the sports wagering system that relate to the conduct or integrity of sports wagering.

(c) If a sports wagering operator experiences an unexpected vacancy in a position that requires a Level 1 license, the executive director or the executive director's designee may grant emergency relief by permitting the licensee to fill the vacancy, for up to thirty (30) days, with an individual who has not submitted a license application, which may be extended for good cause. For the executive director to grant emergency relief, the following must occur:

1. (1) The licensee must submit a written request that includes, at a minimum:

   1. (A) the name of the replacement;
   2. (B) the professional qualifications of the replacement;
   3. (C) the gaming licensure history of the replacement, including a detailed description of any disciplinary actions or investigations in another jurisdiction; and
   4. (D) a detailed explanation of why the replacement must begin the replacement's job duties prior to submitting an application.

2. (2) The executive director shall determine whether:

   1. (A) continued vacancy of the position is likely to have a significant detrimental effect on the:

      1. (i) profitability of;
      2. (ii) integrity of; or
      3. (iii) tax revenues gained from;
   2. sports wagering; and
   3. (B) based on the information available at the time, the replacement is likely to be deemed suitable for licensure following submission of an application and a full investigation.

(d) Except as outlined in this section, occupational licensing of an employee, independent contractor, agent, or subagent of a sports wagering operator shall be governed by IC 4-33-8 and 68 IAC 2-3.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 27-2-16; filed Jun 25, 2021, 2:59 p.m.: 20210721-IR-068200420FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2025, 2:46 p.m.: 20251210-IR-068240626RFA)