Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 19, 2018)
Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018
This bill: (1) establishes a general prohibition on sports wagering, but permits a state to submit an application to the Department of Justice requesting approval to administer a state sports wagering program, subject to specified minimum standards; (2) establishes a Wagering Trust Fund; (3) amends the Wire Act and the Sports Bribery Act to provide civil enforcement of gambling prohibitions; and (4) grants authority to the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and implement programs for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction.
What just happenedDec 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 19, 2018
- Dec 19, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)
Judiciary Committee - Dec 19, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate