A recently introduced measure in Wyoming that sought to authorize and regulate various casino-style forms of online gambling, including online poker, has been dropped from further consideration during its introductory phase.
Wyoming House Bill 0120 faltered during an introductory vote on a 25-36 vote, with one abstention. HB0120 needed to receive at least two thirds of members' votes, or 42 of 62 present members, to clear the introductory hurdle, which is designed to winnow out bills that lack strong initial backing.
The early defeat means that HB0120 expired as active legislation less than two weeks after being introduced. The bill was filed by four Republican House members, Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy Newsome, and Tom Walters.
State gaming commission argued that proposal was too early for Wyoming
Rep. Davis, one of BB0120's four sponsors, previously served as the chair of the Wyoming Gaming Commission, which would be the agency charged with administrative oversight for any legalized Wyoming online gambling.
