WyomingFailed proposal would send 1% of covered bets to Wyoming highways
This failed proposal would require Wyoming betting permit holders to send 1% of bets on past events and events broadcast from elsewhere to the highway fund.
What it does
Betting permit holders would pay 1% of total bets on past events and events broadcast from elsewhere into Wyoming’s highway fund. The proposal failed introduction.
Argument forSending a share of covered bets to the highway fund could help Wyoming pay for work on state highways.
Argument againstRequiring operators to pay based on total bets could leave them less money to cover their expenses.
More detail
Betting permit holders would pay 1% of covered wagers into the state highway fund. The payment would cover bets attributed to past events and simulcasting, meaning events broadcast from another location. The payment would be based on the total amount bet, rather than the operator’s profits. Payments would be due each Wednesday following a covered betting event. The proposal named July 1, 2026, as its effective date but failed introduction.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 11H Failed Introduction 17-44-1-0-0Latest
- Vote recorded H Failed Introduction 17-44-1-0-0. Result: fail.Lower
- Feb 10H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 10Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
- Feb 11H Failed Introduction 17-44-1-0-0Latest
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