Open Records and Transparency are Integral to The Integrity of Gaming
Open records, including transparency over who is winning money in casino gaming, is integral to ensuring the integrity of gaming and public trust and confidence in gaming operations. Without the public being able to clearly know who won something and is receiving money, the public cannot have confidence that the results of a contest, sweepstakes, etc. are legitimate. In California, State Law mandates that the “your full name, the name and location of the retailer who sold you the winning ticket, the date you won and the amount of your winnings, including your gross and net installment payments, are matters of public record and are subject to disclosure.” In New Hampshire, the State Lottery Commission argued in Court that it is necessary to publicly disclose winners, so the public knows that “they are bona fide lottery participants” and that there are “real winners.” By failing to disclose the results of a poker tournament, the public cannot be assured that there are truly legitimate