This bill amends existing laws related to gaming in Wyoming, specifically focusing on horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering activities. It establishes that individuals involved in these activities, including employees and officials, must undergo criminal background checks as part of the licensing process. The bill specifies that the Wyoming gaming commission will create rules that include internal controls for pari-mutuel wagering, ensuring system integrity, security, operations, and accounting. Additionally, it mandates that all employees with access to restricted areas or animals on permitted event grounds must be licensed and comply with the commission's regulations.

Key changes in the bill include the addition of specific categories of employees who will be subject to criminal history checks, such as pari-mutuel agents, trainers, and online sports wagering vendor executives. The bill also corrects a statutory reference regarding the commission's access to criminal history records and outlines the requirement for applicants to provide fingerprints for background checks. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2023.

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Introduced: 11-25-104