The bill authorizes Wyoming tribes to conduct online sports wagering and amends existing regulations related to geolocation systems. It defines "qualified gaming entity" to include any gaming entity that offers online sports wagering in at least three jurisdictions in the U.S., as well as specifically naming the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes of the Wind River Reservation. The bill also mandates that the Wyoming Gaming Commission establish rules for online sports wagering, ensuring that all wagers are made by patrons physically present in the state, with specific exceptions for patrons on Indian lands.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for geolocation systems used by sports wagering operators. It removes the previous language that simply required operators to ensure patrons are present in the state when placing wagers and replaces it with more detailed stipulations. These include ensuring that all online transactions are initiated by patrons physically located within the state, while also clarifying that patrons on Indian lands are excluded from this requirement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-24-101, 9-24-102
Engrossed: 9-24-101, 9-24-102