Wyoming has opted to not pursue the legalization of on-line casinos within the ongoing legislative session.
The choice got here via a Home vote, the place representatives opposed participating in igaming laws with a rely of 25-36-1. The proposal wanted a minimal of 42 affirmative votes to proceed.
Launched by Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, and colleagues, Home Invoice 120 aimed to authorize the stateβs Gaming Fee to grant as much as 5 interactive gaming operator permits.
Forward of the vote, Davis mentioned:
This invoice does a number of vital issues. It begins to eradicate the unlawful iGaming market proper right here in Wyoming. That exercise is happening with none protections for our residents who’re taking part in these video games. β¦ If we will set up the guardrails to do that, it is going to roll out identical to our sports activities wagering has.
In response to the newly prompt laws, operators would wish to submit an preliminary $100,000 price for a allow.
