Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018

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Bill Number

S 3793

Introduced

Dec 19, 2018

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Advisory bodies Civil actions and liability Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Justice Fraud offenses and financial crimes Gambling Government information and archives Government trust funds Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Intergovernmental relations Medical research Personnel records Sports and Recreation State and local government operations

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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.

Actions

Dec 19, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7930)
Dec 19, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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