Gaming districts and amendments.
HB 287 creates designated "gaming districts" in Wyoming where casino-style gambling may occur, directly affecting gaming operators and counties meeting population requirements. The bill requires operators to have operated two or more gaming facilities in Wyoming for at least 10 years, limits districts to counties with a metropolitan area of 250,000+ people within 100 miles, and caps total districts at two statewide (one per county). It mandates that gaming revenue be remitted to the state, with specific rules for how funds are distributed, while prohibiting online wagering except for regulated sports betting. The law also defines key terms like "gaming activities" (excluding skill-based games and pari-mutuel events) and establishes licensing requirements for operators.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 7, 2023
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
lower
Feb 1, 2023
Lower · Passed
H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-4-0-0-0
lower
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Harshman
RRepublican
Co
Mike Yin
DDemocratic
Co
Stephan Pappas
RRepublican
Co
Wendy Schuler
RRepublican
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