Bill > HB0162

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for interactive gaming (online gambling) in Wyoming, creating a regulatory system administered by the Wyoming Gaming Commission. The bill defines interactive gaming as internet-based casino-style games played on computers or mobile devices, where players wager money with the chance to win money, and the game's outcome can be determined by random number generators or skill. The legislation requires interactive gaming operators to obtain permits, paying substantial fees ($100,000 for initial permits and $50,000 for renewals), and mandates strict regulatory oversight, including geolocation verification to ensure players are physically located in Wyoming or an approved jurisdiction. The bill sets the minimum age for interactive gaming at 21 and establishes a revenue distribution model where 16% of gaming revenue is collected monthly, with the first $300,000 allocated to county health programs for preventing and treating problematic gambling, and the remaining funds distributed as follows: 40% to counties based on population, 50% to the school foundation program, and 10% to the gaming commission's administrative account. The legislation also includes significant penalties for unauthorized gaming operations, with civil fines ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 depending on the offense, and requires the Gaming Commission to develop comprehensive rules and regulations by December 31, 2025, with the substantive provisions of the act becoming effective on January 1, 2026.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0162