This bill mandates the Wyoming Gaming Commission to develop and operate a centralized monitoring system for all gaming machines and online sports wagering systems under its jurisdiction. Key provisions include the requirement for all gaming machines, historic horse racing machines, and skill-based amusement games to be connected to this centralized system, which will continuously monitor operations, retrieve financial data, and ensure compliance with state regulations. The bill also specifies that the commission must establish rules for online sports wagering and simulcasting, including the connection of simulcasting devices to the centralized monitoring system.

The act will apply to all gaming machines related to pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, online sports wagering, and skill-based amusement games, regardless of when they enter operation, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The Wyoming Gaming Commission is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules to implement this act, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0124 v0.5: 9-24-102, 11-25-104, 11-25-201, 11-25-303