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 participation among permit applicants, and specific conditions for operating simulcasting of historic events.

Key provisions include the requirement that each location authorized for simulcasting must have at least 25 commercial electrical devices, a cap of 2,000 devices per permit holder, and a limit of five permit holders for simulcasting historic events at any given time. The bill also allows existing permit holders to continue their operations under their current permits until they expire, after which they must comply with the new requirements upon renewal. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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