Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 226 - Gaming Policy, Regulation and Revenue
Section 12-557b. - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, sections 12-578a to 12-578e, inclusive, 12-579 and 12-580, chapter 226b, and section 53-278g, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection;
(2) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Protection;
(3) “Business organization” means a partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, firm, corporation, trust or other form of business or legal entity, other than a financial institution regulated by a state or federal agency which is not exercising control over an association licensee, but does not mean a governmental or sovereign entity;
(4) “Control” means the power to exercise authority over or direct the management and policies of a person or business organization;
(5) “Casino gaming facility” means any casino gaming facility authorized by any provision of the general statutes or a public or special act to conduct authorized games on its premises, but does not include any casino gaming facility located on Indian lands pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, P.L. 100-497, 25 USC 2701 et seq.;
(6) “Authorized game” means any game of chance specifically authorized to be conducted at a casino gaming facility by any provision of the general statutes or a public or special act; and
(7) “Gross gaming revenue” means the total of all sums actually received by a casino gaming facility from gaming operations less the total of all sums paid as winnings to patrons of the casino gaming facility, provided the total of all sums paid as winnings to such patrons shall not include the cash equivalent value of any merchandise or thing of value included in a jackpot or payout, and provided further the issuance to or wagering by such patrons of any promotional gaming credit shall not be included in the total of all sums actually received by a casino gaming facility for the purposes of determining gross gaming revenue.
(P.A. 79-404, S. 5, 45; P.A. 80-133, S. 1, 10; 80-482, S. 342, 348; P.A. 11-51, S. 186; P.A. 13-299, S. 59; P.A. 17-89, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 80-133 defined “business organization” and “control” in new Subdivs. (d) and (e); P.A. 80-482 substituted department of revenue services for department of business regulation; P.A. 11-51 added definitions of “commissioner” and “department”, deleted definitions of “executive director” and “division” and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 13-299 deleted former Subdiv. (1) defining “board” and redesignated existing Subdivs. (2) to (5) as Subdivs. (1) to (4), effective July 1, 2013; P.A. 17-89 added references to Sec. 53-278g and Secs. 12-578a to 12-578e, amended Subdiv. (3) to redefine “business organization”, added Subdivs. (5) to (7) to define “casino gaming facility”, “authorized game” and “gross gaming revenue”, respectively, and made technical changes effective June 27, 2017.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 12 - Taxation

Chapter 226 - Gaming Policy, Regulation and Revenue

Section 12-557 and 12-557a. - Establishment of commission; appointment; chairman; salary. Commission to be within Department of Revenue Services for administrative purposes only.

Section 12-557b. - Definitions.

Section 12-557c to 12-557e. - Department of Consumer Protection to work in cooperation with Gaming Policy Board. Gaming Policy Board: Members, staff support. Gaming Policy Board: Powers and duties.

Section 12-558. - Oath. Bond. Action by board.

Section 12-559. - Employees.

Section 12-560. - Bonding of employees.

Section 12-561. - Conflict of interest.

Section 12-562. - Enforcement. Regulations. Racing and jai alai meeting dates.

Section 12-563. - Adoption, publication and posting of regulations.

Section 12-563a. - Informational materials re programs for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic gamblers.

Section 12-564. - Annual reports. Studies.

Section 12-564a. - Monthly report re investigations and arrest data.

Section 12-565. - Powers of commissioner.

Section 12-565a. - Regulations on wagering on sporting events.

Section 12-566. - Record of proceedings to be public.

Section 12-567. - Organizational units.

Section 12-568. - Operation of lotteries. Lottery Fund. Participation in joint lottery games. Payment of prizes and compensation. Certification of balance in fund in excess of division needs. Unclaimed prize moneys to be used for educational purposes...

Section 12-568a. - Regulation of state lottery.

Section 12-569. - Breach of fiduciary responsibility by lottery sales agent.

Section 12-569a. - Lottery advertising.

Section 12-569b. - Settlement initiative program for delinquent lottery sales agents.

Section 12-570. - Forgery, counterfeiting or altering of tickets: Class A misdemeanor.

Section 12-570a. - Sale of an out-of-state lottery ticket: Class A misdemeanor.

Section 12-570b. - Suspension of sales of Powerball tickets.

Section 12-571. - Sale of off-track betting systems. Regulation of off-track betting systems.

Section 12-571a. - Twenty-four off-track betting branch facilities authorized. Simulcasting and other amenities. Location of facilities. State and municipal approval. Report.

Section 12-571b. - Moratorium on tele-track facilities.

Section 12-572. - Off-track betting facilities. Deposit of daily receipts. Distribution of sums in pari-mutuel pool. Contract disputes.

Section 12-572a. (Formerly Sec. 12-575a). - Municipal income from money wagered.

Section 12-572b. - Advance deposit wagers. Penalties.

Section 12-573. - Certification of balance in betting fund in excess of department needs. Transfer to General Fund.

Section 12-573a. - Operation of frontons.

Section 12-574. - Licensing.

Section 12-574a. - Town referendum on racing and fronton. Sunday operation for racing and jai alai events and off-track pari-mutuel betting on racing programs.

Section 12-574b. - Horse racing. Special Revenue Advisory Board established. Appointment.

Section 12-574c. - Licensing moratorium. Exceptions.

Section 12-574d. - Collection and testing of urine specimens from racing dogs. Regulations.

Section 12-575. - Pari-mutuel betting. Tax. Uncashed tickets. Payments to municipalities.

Section 12-575b. - Microchemistry Laboratory Fund established.

Section 12-575c. - Combination of pari-mutuel betting into single pool.

Section 12-576. - Presence of minors at gaming establishments; penalties. Licensing of minors. Payment of claims for winnings.

Section 12-577. - Audit of licensees.

Section 12-578. - Regulations governing registration and licenses. Fees. Criminal history records checks of applicants.

Section 12-578a. - Regulation of casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578aa and 12-578bb. - Fantasy contests. Gross receipts tax.

Section 12-578b. - Standards of operation and management for casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578c. - Licensing of gaming employee, nongaming vendor, gaming services and gaming affiliate.

Section 12-578d. - Presence of minors and employment of young adults at casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578e. - Assessment and payment of costs of regulating casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578f. - Authorization of MMCT Venture, LLC to operate casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578g. - Payments by MMCT Venture, LLC.

Section 12-578h. - Payments from municipal gaming account to municipalities.

Section 12-578i. - Advisory Council on Large Entertainment Venues.

Section 12-578j. - Payment to state.