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Can you summarize WYST Title 11, Chapter 25?
AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND OTHER ANIMALS > WYOMING GAMING COMMISSION
Short Summary
The legal document governs the operation of skill based amusement games in Wyoming. It sets restrictions on the game play and payout per play, limits the number of games allowed per establishment, and prohibits games in areas accessible to persons under 21 years old. Operators who meet certain requirements can continue operating games if they were operating before September 14, 2022. Violations of the provisions are considered misdemeanors and may result in fines and imprisonment. The document also governs the issuance of pari-mutuel permits, outlining the conditions for permit holders and the responsibilities of the Wyoming Gaming Commission. It covers requirements for horses participating in races, prohibits the use of certain devices or drugs, and addresses bribery, touting, and betting by minors. The document also outlines the process for holding pari-mutuel events, the requirement for financial security from permittees, and penalties for conducting events without a permit. Additionally, it defines various terms related to horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, and skill-based amusement games. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Establishments and operators of skill based amusement games, Wyoming counties, cities, incorporated towns, county fair boards, corporations, associations, horse racing participants, permit holders, individuals involved in pari-mutuel wagering
What does it govern?
Operation of skill based amusement games, issuance of pari-mutuel permits, horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting
What are exemptions?
Operators who had skill based amusement games located at a place of business that does not meet the definition of 'establishment' on April 1, 2023, but were operating before September 14, 2022
What are the Penalties?
Violation of any provision of the skill based amusement games article is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both. Violations of the conditions for pari-mutuel permits may result in permit revocation and are considered a violation of the act.
Jurisdiction
Wyoming