Wyoming Gambling Bill
We’re proud to be a part of Wyoming’s unique culture and to contribute to its growing economy.
Wyoming Gambling Casinos
We’re proud to be a part of Wyoming’s unique culture and to contribute to its growing economy. We embrace the heritage of initiative, independence and resourcefulness that characterize Wyoming’s citizens and we promise to make sure that the Wyoming Lottery and its games reflect the values that make Wyoming a special place to live, work and play.
We Put the Fun in Funding
A bill would essentially expand the state’s 10-year-old Pari-Mutuel Commission to regulate all for-profit gambling in Wyoming. The Casper Star-Tribune reports such groups would still have to report gambling proceeds to the state. The Joint Committee on Travel, Recreation and Cultural Resources voted 11-2 on Jan. 30 to advance the bill for possible consideration by the full Legislature in the month ahead. Source: Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune.
It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to the 2013 legislative session and the governor’s signing of House Bill 77, Wyoming finally has a state lottery.
The Wyoming Lottery Corporation is committed to providing a fun, exciting and entertaining gaming experience to Wyoming’s lottery players. In addition to the multi-state lotteries, Powerball® and Mega Millions®, our portfolio of games will eventually include other games, as well. Our business is founded on the values of fairness, integrity, security, honesty and a desire to contribute to the state of Wyoming’s economy through sales generated by a fun and exciting portfolio of games. We incorporate the highest standards to achieve challenging and innovative goals and provide quality customer service.
Gambling regulation bill headed to Wyoming Legislature. Saying it could stem the spread of unregulated gambling while building public confidence in gambling. However, the bill as written is. The bill – sponsored Jan. 11 by the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee – would remove the stipulation that the Wyoming State Fair not allow any gambling.
Where the Money Goes
Keeping Wyoming Dollars in Wyoming
For years, Wyoming’s Powerball and Mega Millions lottery players spent their lottery dollars in neighboring states that have lotteries. The Wyoming Lottery helps ensure that those Wyoming dollars will stay in Wyoming and support Wyoming’s communities.
Wyoming Gambling Bills
Like all for-profit businesses, the goal of the Wyoming Lottery Corporation is to make money. But, unlike typical businesses, Wyoming Lottery net revenues will be distributed by the state to Wyoming’s cities, towns and counties and deposited into the state’s Permanent Land Fund’s Common School Account. In other words, except for operating expenses and winner payouts, all of the money the Wyoming Lottery takes in goes back to the state of Wyoming. We’re looking forward to making a significant financial contribution to Wyoming in the years ahead, and to participating as a socially responsible supporter of local businesses, organizations, institutions and events throughout the state. Our support of education and local events are examples of our community involvement.
For more, we invite you to watch a Wyoming PBS interview with WyoLotto CEO, Jon Clontz starting at minute 11:46.
The Wyoming Lottery at a Glance
- 0007The Wyoming Lottery was created when House Bill 77 was passed in Wyoming’s 2013 legislative session
- The Lottery operates as a private business and does not employ state employees or use state tax money
- The Wyoming Lottery Corporation consists of a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor
- Operations are managed by a board-appointed CEO and a support staff
Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling
Wyoming Sports Betting Bill
When it comes to our players, having a healthy relationship with gambling matters. We are a proud member of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) which provides resources and services to those with a gambling problem. Information about responsible gambling and the National Gamblers Helpline are available to our players on our Play Responsibly page. WyoLotto is also a founding member of the Wyoming Responsible Gambling Coalition, formed in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health, which exists to foster smart gaming in Wyoming and encourage people to gamble responsibly. We are a source of entertainment for our players and it’s important to us that we remain just that.
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The Wyoming Lottery Corporation
1620 Central Ave, Suite 100 • Cheyenne, WY 82001 • Phone: 307.432.9300
Wyoming Lottery hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Wyoming House of Representatives has narrowly voted against a bill that had aimed to legalise online and mobile sports wagering in the US state.
Introduced last month, House Bill 0225 failed after being voted down 32-27 in the House, which means that the bill will now be withdrawn from the legislative process.
The vote also means that Wyoming will unlikely legalise sports betting this year, with the state’s current legislative session due to conclude on March 6.
Sponsored by Representative Tom Walters and Senator Ogden Driskill, HB 0225 had focused on legalising online and mobile sports wagering, with the aim of opening a regulated market no later than January 1, 2021.