gaming; background checks; fingerprints

SB 1499 requires most fantasy sports contest operators in Arizona to obtain a license from the Department of Gaming. It mandates fingerprint-based background checks for applicants and key personnel (including owners with 10%+ interest, officers, and directors) to verify criminal history through state and federal databases. The law exempts small, non-public contests (limited to 15 players and $10,000 annual entry fees) and tribal gaming operations under existing compacts. Operators must submit detailed business, ownership, and tax compliance information as part of the licensing process.