Bill > HB0299

This bill amends Wyoming's online sports wagering regulations to specifically include Native American tribes as qualified gaming entities and to clarify geolocation requirements. The bill expands the definition of a "qualified gaming entity" to explicitly include the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes of the Wind River Reservation, allowing them to offer online sports wagering. It also modifies the geolocation system requirements for sports wagering operators, requiring that online sports wagers be initiated and received by patrons physically located within the state, with an exception for patrons on Indian lands as defined by federal law. The geolocation system must ensure that individuals placing online sports wagers are physically present in Wyoming when making their bets, unless otherwise authorized by the state gaming commission. This legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new provisions in Wyoming's online sports betting regulations.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0299