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Committee releases bill to authorize regulated esports wagering at casinos and racetracks
Summary
Assembly Bill A2172, which would classify electronic sports events within online gaming definitions and authorize regulated esports wagering at certain locations, was released by the committee after sponsor remarks and submission of written testimony.
The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and Arts Committee released Assembly Bill A2172, which expands the definition of Internet gaming to include bets on electronic sports competitions and authorizes regulated esports wagering at casinos and racetracks and certain locations.
The committee record includes sponsor remarks emphasizing that esports is an emerging global industry and that the bill aims to provide a stable regulatory footing and potential workforce-training opportunities. An OLS-read letter…
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