Hawaii SB373 legalizes online fantasy sports contests, exempts them from state gambling laws, and establishes a registration and monitoring program.
Hawaii SB373 legalizes online fantasy sports contests, distinguishing them from gambling activities as games of skill. The bill exempts these contests from state gambling laws and establishes a registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Operators and registrants must register, adhere to specific safeguards, and submit annual reports. The bill also creates an online fantasy sports contests special fund, with revenues directed towards Lahaina community recovery efforts. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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