Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018

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.

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Timeline

1. 19 December 2018

   Introduced

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

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2. 19 December 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 December 2018 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 December 2018

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 December 2018

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
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