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MS HB1481
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Burnett
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "sports pool" to explicitly include single-game bets, teasers, parlays, over-under, moneyline bets, exchange wagering, in-game wagering, and proposition bets.
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Authorizes "platforms" (persons or entities operating sports pools or race books over the Internet and mobile devices on behalf of gaming license holders) to operate as licensed distributors.
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Exempts wagers placed through approved platforms from the requirement that participants be physically present at licensed gaming establishments.
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Reduces the gaming license fee for gross revenue received through platforms from 8% to 6% for revenue exceeding $134,000 monthly.
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Deletes the prohibition on fantasy contest operators offering contests based on collegiate sports performance, while maintaining restrictions on high school and youth sports contests.
Legislative Description
Mobile sports wagering; authorize.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019