This bill amends the existing law regarding pari-mutuel wagering in Wyoming, specifically focusing on the regulation of simulcasting permits and historic horse racing terminals. The Wyoming Gaming Commission is tasked with adopting new rules that establish the number of live horse racing or pari-mutuel event days required for obtaining a simulcasting permit. The bill introduces specific requirements for the operation of historic horse racing terminals, including a cap on the number of terminals a permit holder can operate, which is set at a maximum of 3,004 terminals for each permitted live flat track. Additionally, if a permit holder is authorized to operate more terminals as of July 1, 2026, that number will be fixed and cannot be exceeded or transferred.

The bill also emphasizes the need for fair and equitable involvement of all affected parties in the rulemaking process, taking into account the economic viability of the required event days. The Wyoming Gaming Commission is required to implement all necessary rules to enforce these provisions, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026, while certain sections will become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0168 v0.8: 11-25-104