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MS HB1481

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Exempts wagers placed through approved platforms from the requirement that participants be physically present at licensed gaming establishments.

  • Reduces the gaming license fee for gross revenue received through platforms from 8% to 6% for revenue exceeding $134,000 monthly.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Gaming1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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