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AR HB1861
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Duffield
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AI Summary
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Operating an illegal online casino or sports betting operation becomes a Class D felony, with the gambling house statute expanded to cover internet-based games using dual-currency payment systems that simulate casino games, lottery games, or sports wagering
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Creates the "Interactive Gaming Act" allowing Arkansas Racing Commission-licensed casinos to operate one branded interactive gaming system each, with servers required to be hosted within the United States
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Introduces "name, image, or likeness drawing games" as a new form of interactive gaming, where net proceeds are split between student-athlete NIL collectives affiliated with Arkansas collegiate athletics programs and winning participants
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Prohibits interactive gaming arrangements where a third-party vendor receives more than 50% of net casino gaming receipts from the operation
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Declares an emergency to address unlicensed online gambling threats and to enable financial support for student-athletes through NIL organizations, making the act effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval
Legislative Description
To Make Operation Of An Illegal Online Casino Or Sports Betting A Felony; To Create The Interactive Gaming Act; To Regulate Internet Gaming And Include Name, Image, Or Likeness Games And Gaming; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/7/2025