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Wyoming Statutes Title 9. Administration of the Government § 9-24-106. Penalties; compliance

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Any person who knowingly accepts online sports wagers or otherwise operates a business of sports wagering and does not possess a valid permit or license issued by the commission under this chapter shall be subject to the following, in addition to any penalty imposed under W.S. 6-7-102:

(i) For a first offense, a civil penalty of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00);

(ii) For a second or subsequent offense, a civil penalty of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).

(b) When a series of similar events result in a violation under this chapter or commission rules, those events that occur within the same month shall be treated as one offense and not separate and distinct offenses.

(c) The commission shall develop a compliance program that includes establishing procedures to review online sports wagering and related activities occurring in the state to ensure compliance with and enforcement of this chapter. The program shall include review and evaluation of the conduct of:

(i) Sports wagering operators, sports wagering vendors, qualified gaming entities, patrons and any other person permitted or authorized to engage in activities under this chapter; and

(ii) Persons operating without a valid permit or license under this chapter, engaging in activities not authorized or regulated under this chapter or pursuing or engaging in activities otherwise in violation of this chapter.

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