WY Gaming Commission News

Wyoming Joins NVSEP for Sports Betting Self-Exclusion

The Wyoming Gaming Commission has joined the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP) from idPair, making Wyoming the 21st U.S. gaming jurisdiction to participate. Individuals can now self-exclude from sports betting, horse race betting, and skill-based amusement games through online enrollment. The program offers free digital forms, identity verification, and online notarization.

Local Control Gambling Bill Reaches Wyoming Legislature

The Wyoming House and Senate reached an impasse on a gambling bill that would grant local governments greater authority to approve or deny new gambling locations, prompting the formation of a Joint Conference Committee. On February 12, the JCC met to reconcile differences between the two chambers. By the end of the discussion, lawmakers reached a compromise that preserves local control while addressing concerns over judicial appeals and administrative fees.

March Spotlights Problem Gambling Addiction Awareness

The Wyoming Gaming Commission marked Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, highlighting a national estimate that 2.5 million US adults meet criteria for severe gambling problems annually. Responsible gaming liaison Sara Beth Lyon noted that online sports wagering and skill-based amusement games are now accessible in every Wyoming county, increasing potential problem gambling exposure. The commission partnered with the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program in December, and the program's Wyoming enrollment nearly tripled from approximately 25 participants to over 70 within three months.