SB579Introduced in the Senate
Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.
Introduced by Bryce Reeves, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games; civil penalty. Includes the (i) operating, conducting, or promoting of any online sweepstakes games and (ii) supporting or assisting in the operating, conducting, or promoting of any online sweepstakes game in the definition of "illegal gambling." The bill defines an "online sweepstakes game" as any game, contest, or promotion in which a prize is awarded based on chance that (a) is available on the internet and accessible on a mobile phone, computer, or similar device; (b) utilizes a dual currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and (c) simulates casino-style gaming, including slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, and sports betting. Persons who operate, conduct, or promote online sweepstakes games or take any action to support or assist in the operation, conduct, or promotion of online sweepstakes games shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 per violation. The bill contains technical amendments.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N) · February 11, 2026
14
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101625D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB579)
Senate committee offered
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N)
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