Legislative action was finalized on March 8 when HB 4700 passed in the Senate in time for the House of Delegates to pass the Senate’s amendment before the session ended on March 9.
who harass sports participants from sports betting is headed to the governor’s desk as a law to be signed.passed in the Senate in time for the House of Delegates to pass the Senate’s amendment before the session ended on March 9.
The new law, which awaits the signature of Gov. Jim Justice, adds to the West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act. It gives the lottery commission the authority to ban an individual from sports betting if a “pattern of conduct of harassing a sports official, coach, or any participants” is found or if a threat is posed.Delegate Shawn Fluharty , who’s also the president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, on January 15 and was passed by the House on February 28.
The law coincides with a recent movement called for by NCAA President Charlie Barker, who cited harassment and mental health of student-athletes as an issue in collegiate sports.Copyright © 1995 - 2024 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so. It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.
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