WyomingProposal would direct wagering revenue to county gambling programs
If adopted, the proposal would direct the first $300,000 in yearly revenue under this section to county programs that prevent and treat harmful gambling.
What it does
The proposal would direct the first $300,000 each fiscal year from sports wagering revenue to county programs that prevent and treat harmful gambling.
Argument forCounty health programs could use part of sports wagering revenue for gambling prevention and treatment, including services provided under contract.
Argument againstIf sports wagering revenue is low, counties could receive less than $300,000 in a fiscal year for gambling prevention and treatment.
More detail
The proposal would direct the first $300,000 in revenue each fiscal year to county health programs for gambling prevention and treatment. Sports wagering operators would remit 10% of online wagering revenue from the prior month to the commission, under commission rules; the first $300,000 each fiscal year would be distributed to the counties commission for county health programs. The money would come from revenue generated under this section. The 10% remittance is subject to an exception in subsection (b), whose text is not included here. The proposal would take effect July 1, 2026.
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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 14H Did not Consider for IntroductionLatest
- Feb 12H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 11Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
Healthcare