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AR SB524
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
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AI Summary
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Operating an illegal online casino or sports betting platform becomes a Class D felony, with the gambling house statute expanded to cover online operations using dual-currency 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 gaming systems required to meet GLI-19 technical standards
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Prohibits third-party vendors from receiving a majority of net casino gaming receipts from interactive gaming operations
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Establishes "name, image, or likeness drawing games" as a new form of interactive gaming, with net proceeds split between collegiate athlete NIL collectives or affiliated organizations and winning participants
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Dormant interactive gaming accounts (16+ months of inactivity) may be suspended, and funds remaining after 2 years of dormancy are transferred to the Racing Commission's cash fund
Legislative Description
To Make Operation Of An Illegal Online Casino Or Sports Betting A Felony; To Create The Interactive Gaming Act And To Include Name, Image, Or Likeness Drawing Games And Casino Gaming; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/5/2025