Wyoming Skill Based Amusement Games Facts
Here's what you need to know:
- How are skill based amusement games regulated? The Wyoming Gaming Commission regulates the skill based amusement games.
- Do I need a license? Yes, if you are an operator of, or an establishment housing, skill based amusement games. You can access the application here. Each skill based amusement game must bear a commission issued decal. The commission shall charge a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a decal. Each decal shall include the bucking horse and rider emblem.
- What license fees and taxes apply to skill based amusement games? Commission authorized decal – $50.00 per terminal, Establishment license fee – $250.00 per location, Operator license fee – $2,500.00 per operator, Taxes – 20% of net proceeds paid weekly to the Commission
- Does Wyoming Gaming Commission perform location inspections? Yes, routine inspections will be performed.
- Does Wyoming Gaming Commission perform wagering activity audits? Yes, onsite audits will routinely be performed.
- Are there any regulations for the game setting? Each skill based amusement game should have a maximum of $3.00 per play and maximum payout of $3,000 per play. Each game should laboratory tested and approved by the Wyoming Gaming Commissions.
- How does the profit share work? Operator (Location) 40%, Vendor 40%, and State 20%
- Is there an age requirement for Wyoming skill based amusement games? All skill based amusement games must be located in an area that is conspicuously marked as an age restricted area and the area must be restricted to only those persons 21 years of age.