HB 22-1412 Summary

• Continues the Division of Gaming in the Department of Revenue by extending its sunset date from September 1, 2022 to September 1, 2033, implementing recommendations from the 2021 Department of Regulatory Agencies sunset report.

• Reduces minimum age requirements for gaming employees and participants from 21 to 18 years old in limited gaming operations.

• Grants the Gaming Commission discretion to delegate licensing duties to the Division and authorizes the Commission to identify unlicensed sports betting and gaming operations operating without proper licenses.

• Expands gambling payment intercept provisions to include sports betting and internet sports betting operators when intercepting winnings to satisfy child support obligations and criminal restitution.

• Establishes civil penalties ($500 for first offense, $1,000 for second offense) and criminal penalties for age-related gaming violations, with misdemeanor charges for third and subsequent offenses; creates new section for administrative hearings on fantasy contest violations.