Hawaii SB373 legalizes online fantasy sports contests, establishing a registration and monitoring program, tax, and special fund for Lahaina.
Hawaii SB373 legalizes online fantasy sports contests by establishing a registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. The bill defines "online fantasy sports contest" as a game of skill where participants select and manage simulated players based on real athletes' performances. It sets minimum standards for operators, including limiting player accounts, prohibiting minors, and ensuring player funds are protected. The bill also imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax, with revenues directed to the special fund for Lahaina community recovery efforts.
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