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29 DE Code § 4806. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4806. Lottery sales agents — Qualifications; prohibitions.

§ 4806. Lottery sales agents — Qualifications; prohibitions. (a) No license as an agent to sell lottery tickets shall be issued to any person to engage in business exclusively as a lottery ticket sales agent except those persons hired to staff the State Lottery Office or a state-operated sales office. Before issuing a license to an agent, the Director shall consider such factors as:  (1) Financial responsibility and security of the person and the person's business or activity; (2) Accessibility of the person's place of business or activity to the public; (3) Sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience; and (4) Volume of expected sales. (b) If the Director shall find that the experience, character and general fitness of the applicant are such that the participation of such a person as a lottery ticket sales agent will be consistent with the public interest, convenience and the purposes of this subchapter, the Director shall thereupon grant a license. For the purposes of this section, the term “person” shall be construed to mean and shall include an individual, association, corporation, club, trust, estate, society, company, joint stock company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee or any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals. “Person” shall also be construed to mean and include all departments, commissions, agencies and instrumentalities of the State, including counties and municipalities and agencies and instrumentalities thereof. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4807. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4807. Lottery sales agents — Authorization of agents.

§ 4807. Lottery sales agents — Authorization of agents. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person licensed as provided in this subchapter is hereby authorized and empowered to act as a lottery ticket sales agent, a video lottery agent, or a sports lottery agent, as the case may be. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  14;  78 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  5;
29 DE Code § 4808. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4808. Nonassignability of prizes.

§ 4808. Nonassignability of prizes. No right of any person to a prize or a portion of a prize shall be assignable; except that payment of any prize shall be made to the estate of a deceased prize winner; and except that any person pursuant to an appropriate judicial order may be paid the prize, or portion thereof, to which the winner is entitled. The Director shall be discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize pursuant to this section. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 383, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4809. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4809. Restrictions on ticket sales; penalties.

§ 4809. Restrictions on ticket sales; penalties. (a) No person shall sell a ticket for any type of lottery game at a price greater than that fixed by rule or regulation of the Director. No person other than a licensed lottery sales agent or a licensed sports lottery agent shall sell lottery tickets or shares, except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any person from giving lottery tickets to another as a gift or bonus. (b) Any person convicted of violating this section shall pay a fine not exceeding $500. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 3;
29 DE Code § 4810. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4810. Sales to certain persons prohibited; penalties.

§ 4810. Sales to certain persons prohibited; penalties. (a) (1) It is unlawful for an individual who is under 18 years old to purchase a lottery ticket or participate in an internet ticket game. (2) It is unlawful for an individual who is under 21 years old to wager on the video lottery, sports lottery, table games, internet table games, or internet video lottery. (3) A violation of paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section is an unclassified misdemeanor. (4) An individual convicted of, adjudicated delinquent of, or placed on probation before judgment under § 4218 of Title 11 for violating this subsection must complete 5 hours of counseling on problem gambling. (5) The Justice of the Peace Court has original jurisdiction over a violation of this subsection by an individual who is 18 years of age or older. The Family Court has original jurisdiction over a violation of this subsection by an individual 17 years of age or younger. (b) No ticket shall be sold to any person under the age of 18 years, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than that age. (c) No licensed video lottery agent, sports lottery agent, or employee of such agents shall allow a person under the age of 21 to wager on the video lottery, table games, sports lottery, internet table games, or internet video lottery. (d) A violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section shall be a misdemeanor, except that the establishment of the following facts shall constitute a defense to any prosecution therefor:  (1) That the underage person presented proof of age or photographic identification that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the underage person was over the minimum age required in this section. (2) That the appearance of the underage person was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe that the person was over the minimum age required in this section. (e) No Delaware lottery games, including ticket games, video lottery, sports lottery, internet lottery, internet ticket games, keno, and table games, may be played by and no prizes received by or awarded to any officers or employees of the State Lottery Office or any member of their immediate households. Any person convicted of violating this section shall forfeit any prize money so obtained and shall be sentenced to not less than 1 year in jail and pay a fine of no less than $5,000. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 539, §  4;  66 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  15;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  10;  78 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  6;  81 Del. Laws, c. 250, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4811. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4811. Jurisdiction in Superior Court.

§ 4811. Jurisdiction in Superior Court. The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over offenses under this subchapter, except for offenses under §§ 4810(a) and 4836(a) and (b) of this title. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  11;  78 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  26;  81 Del. Laws, c. 250, § 2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4812. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4812. Disposition of unclaimed prize money.

§ 4812. Disposition of unclaimed prize money. Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket shall be retained by the Director for the person entitled thereto for 1 year after the drawing or event in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for said money within such year, the prize money shall be reverted to the State Lottery Fund. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 539, §  5;  66 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  152;
29 DE Code § 4813. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4813. Prizes to minors.

§ 4813. Prizes to minors. If the person entitled to a prize or any winning ticket is under the age of 14 years, the Director may direct payment of the prize by delivery to an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian of the minor a check or a draft payable to the order of the minor. The Director shall be discharged of all liability upon payment of a prize to a minor pursuant to this section. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4814. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4814. Transfer of funds and transaction records between agents and the State.

§ 4814. Transfer of funds and transaction records between agents and the State. The Director may, at the Director's discretion, require any or all lottery ticket sales agents to deposit to the credit of the State Lottery Fund in banks designated by the Director all or part of the moneys received by such agents from the sale of lottery tickets and to file with the Director or the Director's designated agents reports of their receipts and transactions in the sale of lottery tickets in such form and containing such information as the Director may require. The Director or a representative shall make such arrangements with any licensed sales agent. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4816. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4816. Post-audit of accounts and transactions of Office.

§ 4816. Post-audit of accounts and transactions of Office. The State Auditor shall conduct a yearly post-audit of all accounts and transactions of the State Lottery Office. The cost of the audit shall be paid out of the State Lottery Fund moneys designated for payment of operating expenses. 59 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4818. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4818. Disclosure of certain information regarding a prize winner.

§ 4818. Disclosure of certain information regarding a prize winner. The name and address of any prize winner under this chapter shall not be disclosed to the public by the State Lottery Office unless permission is given by the prize winner. 66 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  3;
29 DE Code § 4821. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4821. Decision to forego video lottery.

§ 4821. Decision to forego video lottery. Any person, corporation or association licensed under Chapter 100 of Title 3 to conduct a harness horse racing meet during 1993 which conducted live harness horse races on 30 days or less during 1993 may forego the opportunity to become a video lottery agent under this chapter. Any such person, corporation or association electing to forego such opportunity shall notify the Director and all other video lottery agents of such decision, and so long as such person, corporation or association conducts live harness horse races on at least 90% of the same number of racing days as were conducted by such person, corporation or association in 1992, and so long as such person, corporation or association maintains and awards an average purse per race which is not less than the average purse per race offered by such person, corporation or association during 1992, then such person, corporation or association shall receive an annual payment of $100,000 from all video lottery agents licensed under Chapter 101 of Title 3 and $75,000 from all video lottery agents licensed under Chapter 100 of Title 3 or Chapter 4 of Title 28, such payment to be made on an annual basis commencing 6 months after the first customer plays the video lottery and shall continue so long as the video lottery is in operation. Video lottery agents licensed under more than 1 chapter of Title 28 and Title 3 shall only make 1 payment as set forth in the preceding sentence. An election to forego the opportunity to become a video lottery agent shall be effective for 1 year from the date of such election, after which time the licensee making the election may apply for licensure to become a video lottery agent, or may elect to forego such opportunity for an additional 1 year. 69 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  27;
29 DE Code § 4822. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4822. Annual crime report.

§ 4822. Annual crime report. The State Lottery Office, with the assistance of the Attorney General's Office and the Division of Gaming Enforcement, shall annually provide to the General Assembly a report detailing the crimes that occur within the communities surrounding each racetrack property, including an analysis of crimes relating to table gaming, whether in or outside the property of a video lottery facility. 69 Del. Laws, c. 446, §  28;  77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  19;  83 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 5;
29 DE Code § 4824. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4824. Advisory Council on Video Lottery Planning.

§ 4824. Advisory Council on Video Lottery Planning. (a) An Advisory Council on Video Lottery Planning is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Finance. Its membership shall include:  (1) The Director of the State Lottery Office. (2) One member from each licensed video lottery agent, to be designated by the respective agent. (3) Two members representing all of the licensed manufacturers of video lottery machines to be designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office, and/or the licensed manufacturer of the central computer systems to be designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office. (4) One sports lottery agent designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office. (b) The Governor shall designate one member to serve as Chairperson of the Council, who shall serve in that capacity for 2 years and shall be eligible for reappointment. (c) The Council shall consider matters relating to the growth and competitive vitality of the video lottery industry in the State, including but not limited to:  (1) The status of video lottery game development issues in the State; (2) The status of known game problem resolution; (3) Personnel issues and concerns affecting the industry; (4) The effectiveness of current operational procedures and recommendations for new operational procedures or regulations; (5) The competitive vitality of the video lottery industry in the State, and recommendations for marketing and technological improvements; (6) Issues and concerns relating to the repair and maintenance of video lottery machines and related equipment, including preventive maintenance programs; (7) Video lottery agent or manufacturer specific projects that will impact the operation of the video lottery; and (8) Issues and concerns of the State Lottery Office relating to video lottery operations and the status of internal control approvals. (d) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable necessary expenses incident to their duties as members in accordance with state law. (e) Any member of the Council other than the Director of the State Lottery Office shall be subject to removal and replacement, without cause, at any time by the person who appointed or designated the member. (f) The Council shall meet at least 1 time each calendar year, at the call of the Director, the Chairperson, or a majority of the members. (g) The Council shall submit a report on its activities to the Secretary of Finance by November 5 of each year, together with recommendations for legislative and/or administrative changes it deems desirable. 74 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  7;  78 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  12;  82 Del. Laws, c. 158, § 1;
29 DE Code § 4828. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4828. Licensing of video lottery agent directors, officers, and employees.

§ 4828. Licensing of video lottery agent directors, officers, and employees. (a) The Director shall have the power and duty to license those persons required by this chapter to be licensed and to promulgate rules and regulations for such purpose. The licensure procedure shall include the satisfaction of such security, fitness and background standards as determined necessary relating to competence, honesty and integrity, such that a person's reputation, habits and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of the State or to the reputation of or effective regulation and control of the lottery. (b) It shall be the obligation of the video lottery agent to notify the Director on a continuing basis of any change in officers, directors, key employees, gaming employees, gaming room service employees, sports lottery operations employees and persons who own, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of such entity. Persons holding key employee licenses on January 28, 2010, shall remain licensed as key employees and shall not be required to seek licensure under this section until the license is to be renewed. Persons holding video lottery operations employee licenses shall remain licensed as a gaming employee, but shall be required to seek renewal of their licenses no later than July 28, 2010. (c) [Repealed.] 77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  20;  83 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 6;
29 DE Code § 4831. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4831. Prohibition on employment of persons or service companies without a license.

§ 4831. Prohibition on employment of persons or service companies without a license. (a) It shall be unlawful for any licensed agent to employ or continue to employ an individual or service company that is required to possess a license under the provisions of this chapter, but that is not licensed. A licensed agent who violates the provisions of this section shall pay a fine imposed by the Director of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000. A licensed person who knowingly violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (b) Any individual or service company that works or is employed in a position whose duties require licensing under the provisions of this chapter, without holding the requisite license, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  20;  83 Del. Laws, c. 70, § 8;
29 DE Code § 4832. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4832. Prohibition on employee gaming.

§ 4832. Prohibition on employee gaming. It shall be unlawful for any key employee or gaming employee who is required to hold a license under this chapter to wager on table games or the video lottery in a video lottery facility in which such employee is employed. Violation of this section shall subject the violator to the imposition of a fine. 77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  20;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 4833. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4833. Exemption from federal law.

§ 4833. Exemption from federal law. Pursuant to § 2 of Chapter 1194, 64 Stat. § 1134, 15 U.S.C. § 1172, the State, acting by and through its duly elected and qualified members of the General Assembly, does declare and proclaim that the State is exempt from Chapter 1194, 64 Stat. § 1134, 15 U.S.C. § 1172, and that the shipment of table gaming equipment, sports lottery machines and video lottery machines to video lottery agents in Delaware, done in accordance with federal law, shall be a legal shipment of a gambling device within the State. 77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  20;
29 DE Code § 4834. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 48. Lotteries|Subchapter I. State Lottery|§ 4834. List of persons self-excluded from gaming activity.

§ 4834. List of persons self-excluded from gaming activity. (a) The Director shall provide by regulation for the establishment of a list of persons self-excluded from gaming activity at video lottery facilities or through the Internet lottery. A person may request placement on the list of self-excluded persons by acknowledging in a manner to be established by the Director that the person is a problem gambler and by agreeing that, during the period of voluntary exclusion, the person may not collect any winnings or recover any losses resulting from any gaming activity at a video lottery facility or through the Internet lottery. (b) A person may request placement on the list of self-excluded persons for any of the following periods:  (1) Lifetime; (2) Five years; (3) One year. (c) The Director shall establish procedures for placements on and removals from the list of self-excluded persons and procedures for the transmittal to operators of a video lottery facility of identifying information concerning self-excluded persons. (d) The Director shall require licensed agents of video lottery facilities to establish procedures designed to:  (1) Prevent self-excluded persons from engaging in any gaming activity; (2) Remove them from any forms of advertising or promotions; and (3) Deny self-excluded persons access to credit, complimentaries, check cashing privileges, and similar benefits. (e) The list of self-excluded persons shall be confidential and not open to public inspection under Chapter 100 of this title. (f) A licensed video lottery agent and the directors, officers and employees of a video lottery agent shall not be liable to any self-excluded person or any other party in any judicial proceeding for any harm, monetary or otherwise, that may arise as a result of the failure of the video lottery facility to withhold gaming privileges to a self-excluded person. (g) A licensed video lottery agent and the directors, officers and employees of a licensed video lottery agent shall not be liable to any self-excluded person or any other party in any judicial proceeding for any harm, monetary or otherwise, which may arise as a result of disclosure in any manner, other than a wilfully unlawful disclosure, of the identity of any self-excluded person. 77 Del. Laws, c. 219, §  20;  78 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  15;