The bill H.133 proposes the repeal of Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) chapters 14, which governs the State Lottery, and chapter 25, which regulates sports wagering. The intent of the bill is to eliminate the legal framework that currently allows for these forms of gambling within the state.
Additionally, the bill ensures that any individual or entity offering lottery or sports wagering services will be subject to the criminal provisions outlined in 13 V.S.A. chapter 51, which pertains to gambling and lotteries. This change aims to reinforce the legal consequences for unauthorized gambling activities following the repeal of the existing lottery and sports wagering statutes.