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AZ HB2772

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Weninger

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

HB 2772 Summary

  • Establishes licensing and regulatory framework for fantasy sports contests in Arizona, including operator licensure requirements, player protections, and integrity safeguards through the Department of Gaming.

  • Authorizes event wagering (sports betting) on professional, collegiate, motor racing, e-sports, and Olympic events, with licenses limited to 10 operators plus Indian tribes, and 10 limited licenses for racetrack facilities.

  • Creates 2021 Compact Trust Fund for tribal gaming contributions to mitigate impacts from gaming compact amendments and provide economic benefits to beneficiary Indian tribes.

  • Implements problem gambling protections including statewide self-exclusion lists, age restrictions (21+), prohibition on targeting minors in advertising, and requirements for helpline information on platforms.

  • Establishes Fantasy Sports Contest Fund and Event Wagering Fund from licensee fees and adjusted revenue percentages, with remaining monies transferred to state general fund after regulatory costs.

Legislative Description

Fantasy sports betting; event wagering.

Legislative Intent

Last Action

Chapter 234

4/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021
Commerce2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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