AN ACT REQUIRING SPORTS WAGERING RETAILERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO SPORTS WAGERING ERRORS.
HB 5779 requires sports wagering retailers to correct errors, cancel impacted wagers, and fully refund affected patrons before any sporting event begins. This directly affects retailers operating sports betting services and the customers who place wagers. The bill mandates three specific actions: fixing the error, voiding the affected bets, and returning all money to the patrons. It applies only to errors discovered prior to the start of the event they relate to. The law aims to ensure immediate resolution of betting mistakes without delay.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Tony Scott
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