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MO SB1131

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sifton

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Missouri Daily Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act" requiring operators to obtain a license from the Missouri Gaming Commission before offering daily fantasy sports games, with initial application fees of $50,000 or $15,000 per person investigated and minimum annual fees of $25,000

  • Imposes a 21% tax on adjusted gross receipts (entry fees minus prize payouts) from Missouri residents, deposited into a new "Fantasy Sports Fund" dedicated solely to funding public schools

  • Sets minimum age to participate at 21 years old and requires operators to verify player age and state of residence, maintain self-exclusion lists, and hold player funds in trust accounts separate from operator funds

  • Prohibits operator employees, officers, directors, and contractors from playing daily fantasy sports games or disclosing nonpublic information that could affect game outcomes

  • Requires operators to withhold 4% state income tax on prizes of $1,200 or more and undergo annual financial audits by certified public accountants

Legislative Description

Provides licensing and taxation for daily fantasy sports games

Last Action

Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1131-Sifton

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Progress And Development3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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