S 3793 · 115th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-12-19· Sponsored by Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)(2018-12-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat