1. A. A licensee shall implement a program to promote responsible play of historical horse racing by its patrons and provide details of the same to the commission. At a minimum, such program shall require:

   1. 1. posting in a conspicuous place in every facility where pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing is conducted a sign that bears a toll-free number for an approved organization that provides assistance to problem gamblers;
   2. 2. providing informational leaflets or other similar materials at the licensee's facilities on the dangers associated with problem gambling;
   3. 3. including in the licensee's promotional and marketing materials information on problem gambling and organizations that provide assistance to problem gamblers;
   4. 4. providing patrons expressing concern with a gambling problem with information on organizations that provide assistance to problem gamblers; and
   5. 5. ensuring that any request by a patron who wishes to self-exclude from the licensee's facilities is honored by the licensee.

2. B. A licensee shall report annually to the commission and make a copy available to the public on its efforts to meet Subsection A of this Section, its efforts to identify problem gamblers, and steps taken to:

   1. 1. prevent such individuals from continuing to engage in pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing; and
   2. 2. provide assistance to these individuals to address problem gambling activity.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:142 and R.S. 4:148.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 48:1818 (July 2022).