Senate Concurrent Resolution 69

(By Senator Walters)

[Introduced March 11, 2016]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the daily fantasy sports industry which could be operated by the state’s casinos and the regulation thereof, if any.

Whereas, The daily fantasy sports industry is a billion dollar industry; and

Whereas, West Virginia casinos desire to enter into the daily fantasy sports industry to become a more attractive destination for out of state patrons; and

Whereas, West Virginia has the opportunity to partner with the West Virginia casinos to increase the profitability to the state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the daily fantasy sports industry, the ability of the casinos to operate daily fantasy sports within casinos to make casinos a more attractive destination for out of state patrons and regulations that may be required to verify certain requirements of participants, if any; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2017, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report, and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.