§ 876.16. Self-exclusion from iLottery and responsible gambling tools.
(a) A registered iLottery player may request self-exclusion from iLottery under this section.
(b) A registered iLottery player may request self-exclusion through the registered iLottery player’s lottery account or through other means authorized by the Secretary and offered by the Bureau.
(c) A registered iLottery player may select from the predetermined periods of self-exclusion authorized by the Secretary and offered by the Bureau.
(d) During a period of self-exclusion, a self-excluded, registered iLottery player may not purchase plays, shares or chances, deposit moneys into the registered iLottery player’s lottery account, or otherwise participate in iLottery and iLottery promotions prior to the conclusion of the self-exclusion period.
(e) During a period of self-exclusion, a registered iLottery player elects not to receive e-mails or other communications about iLottery.
(f) The Bureau may require a registered iLottery player to verify any of the following lottery account information to request self-exclusion:
(1) The individual’s name as it appears on a valid government-issued identification or tax documents.
(2) The individual’s date of birth.
(3) The entire or last four digits of the individual’s Social Security Number or comparable equivalent.
(4) The individual’s address.
(5) The individual’s telephone number.
(6) The individual’s e-mail address.
(7) Any other information as established by the Secretary to be necessary to verify the age and identity of the individual.
(g) To request self-exclusion, a registered iLottery player must:
(1) Acknowledge and agree that self-exclusion is requested voluntarily.
(2) Acknowledge and agree that self-exclusion applies to iLottery but may apply to other lottery products, promotions and drawings as set forth in the iLottery terms and conditions as provided for under § 876.9 (relating to iLottery terms and conditions).
(3) Acknowledge and agree to waive and release the Commonwealth and its agents and employees from all liability relating to the processing and enforcement of self-exclusion.
(h) A self-excluded, registered iLottery player shall be prohibited from logging into the registered iLottery player’s lottery account using their username and password until the self-exclusion period expires.
(i) A self-excluded, registered iLottery player may request the release of moneys in the registered iLottery player’s lottery account as set forth in the iLottery terms and conditions as provided for under § 876.9.
(j) The self-exclusion period will become effective immediately upon submission and verification of the request.
(k) A request for self-exclusion is irrevocable.
(l) At the conclusion of any period of self-exclusion, a self-excluded, registered iLottery player must contact the Bureau to reinstate the registered iLottery player’s lottery account.
(m) The Bureau may offer responsible gambling tools applicable to iLottery and the purchase of lottery products through a lottery account as set forth in the iLottery terms and conditions provided for under § 876.9.
(n) During any period of self-exclusion or through the use of responsible gambling tools, a registered iLottery player may be prohibited from participating in second chance drawings, promotions offered by the Bureau and marketing communications from the Bureau.
Authority The provisions of this § 876.16 amended under 4 Pa.C.S. § 503; and section 303(a) of the State Lottery Law (72 P.S. § 3761-303(a)).
Source The provisions of this § 876.16 amended March 13, 2020, effective March 14, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 1528. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (391090).
Cross References This section cited in 61 Pa. Code § 876.9 (relating to iLottery terms and conditions); and 61 Pa. Code § 876.10a (relating to registered iLottery player lottery account requirements).
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