This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding event wagering in Arizona. It introduces new allocations from the state lottery fund, specifically designating $1,300,000 to be deposited in a newly established problem gambling fund and an additional $1,300,000 for the department of gaming's division of problem gambling to support treatment, prevention, and education programs related to problem gambling. These allocations are added to existing funding for various health and safety programs, which remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill modifies the confidentiality provisions related to the department's review of event wagering operator licenses, mandating that information be released to any member of the legislature upon request. It establishes a problem gambling fund, outlines the department's responsibilities in administering it, and sets a minimum fee for licensed event wagering operators based on their adjusted gross annual event wagering receipts. The bill also clarifies that Indian tribes operating event wagering on their lands are exempt from certain licensure requirements, while ensuring that the new provisions will take effect after June 30, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-572, 5-1305, 5-1318.01, 5-555, 17-297, 8-481, 15-1643, 36-697, 36-274, 41-563, 35-190, 41-1545.01, 15-1682.03, 13-3821, 5-1318, 100-497