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 Joint Conference Committee reached a compromise on a gambling bill that would grant greater local authority over approving or denying new gambling locations. The reconciled version preserves local control while addressing concerns over judicial appeals and administrative fees. The bill originated from disagreements between the House and Senate versions.

March Spotlights Problem Gambling Addiction Awareness

The Wyoming Gaming Commission's responsible gaming liaison Sara Beth Lyon highlighted Problem Gambling Awareness Month, noting a tripling of voluntary self-exclusion program enrollments from approximately 25 to nearly 75 participants in three months following the commission's December partnership with the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. The article discusses increased gambling accessibility across Wyoming counties through online sports wagering and skill-based amusement games, and emphasizes that anyone who gambles is at risk of developing a problem.