Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions.

Document formatting and layout changes including header information, page numbering, and spacing adjustments between the Reenrolled and Governor Substitute versions.

All provisions related to Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, including rules for qualified organizations, operator fees, payment methods, and age restrictions for poker players, were completely removed from the bill.

The bill title and subject matter were changed from covering both gaming and fantasy contests to only fantasy contests and age restrictions.

The bill was reformatted from 'Enrolled' to 'Reenrolled' status with adjusted line numbers and spacing, indicating it passed both houses of the General Assembly.

Allows organizations qualified to conduct bingo games to also conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, while prohibiting individual Texas Hold'em poker games

Requires fantasy contest operators to register with the Department and submit detailed information about their operations and compliance procedures

Establishes age verification requirements for fantasy contest players, requiring verification that participants are 18 or 21 years of age

Restricts payment methods for poker tournaments to cash or checks only, prohibiting credit cards, electronic transfers, and lines of credit

Requires fantasy contest operators to segregate player funds from operational funds and maintain reserves sufficient to pay all prizes

Creates a temporary exemption for individuals aged 18-21 who created fantasy contest accounts before July 1, 2025, from certain registration requirements