This bill amends existing laws related to pari-mutuel wagering in Wyoming, specifically focusing on the simulcasting of historic pari-mutuel events. It updates the definition of "pari-mutuel event" to include the use of commercial electrical gaming devices that require skill or judgment, rather than being purely chance-based. Additionally, the bill introduces new regulations for simulcasting permits, including the establishment of a minimum number of live racing days required for qualification, the adoption of rules to ensure fair involvement of all parties, and specific conditions for permit holders. These conditions include a requirement for at least twenty-five commercial electrical devices at each location, a cap of two thousand devices per permit holder, and a limit of five permit holders authorized to conduct simulcasting at any given time.

Furthermore, the bill allows existing permit holders who obtained their permits before the effective date to continue operations under their current terms until their permits expire. Upon renewal, they will need to comply with the new requirements set forth in the bill. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0219 v0.5: 11-25-102, 11-25-104