S. 3793 · 115th Congress
Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Orrin Hatch
- Introduced
- 2018-12-19
- Latest action
- 2018-12-19 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.