Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses.
Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering.
Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2026
- Last action
- Jan 28, 2026 — Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 49 · Moderate