An Act relative to problem gambling

This bill strengthens problem gambling protections in Massachusetts by requiring fantasy sports operators to maintain a list of self-excluded individuals and prohibiting them from marketing to or serving these excluded persons. It mandates that fantasy contest platforms use digital tools like cookies and IP addresses to prevent ads from reaching excluded individuals and requires them to deny access to benefits like check cashing and club programs for those on the exclusion list. The legislation also establishes a standardized disclaimer for all gambling advertisements that includes warning information and contact details for the state gambling helpline, while allowing gaming establishments to let patrons set betting and loss limits on their cashless wagering systems. Additionally, the bill requires gaming establishments to provide monthly statements showing patrons' total bets, wins, and losses, with options to opt out of receiving these statements.