This bill authorizes the Town Council of White Hall in Lowndes County to permit pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast past events and live horse and dog races under specific conditions. The council is empowered to establish rules governing the conduct of such wagering, including the transmission of simulcast programming from racetracks outside the state. A licensee, defined as a person licensed by the council to conduct charitable bingo in a facility of at least 40,000 square feet, will be responsible for conducting the wagering. The council will not receive revenue from simulcast programming other than specific commission fees and a portion of tax revenues generated from the wagering activities.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a tax of four percent will be levied on the total contributions made by bettors, with the revenue distributed among the Lowndes County Commission, the Lowndes County Board of Education, and the council itself. The council may also allocate funds to approved charities within Lowndes County. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not authorize off-track betting or any form of gambling outside the licensed facility, ensuring that existing laws prohibiting such activities remain in effect. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.