amusements; 2026-2027
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes related to amusements, boxing contests, and event wagering. It adjusts funding mechanisms for the liquor licenses fund, establishes a levy on gross receipts for boxing contests, modifies license fees and renewal processes, and creates a regulatory assessment for commercial racing permittees. The bill also addresses issues related to sham contests and transfers funds to support problem gambling programs.
Key provisions
- Increases the liquor licenses fund exemption to $700,000.
- Establishes a four percent tax on gross receipts for boxing contests.
- Modifies license fee structures and renewal processes for event wagering operators.
- Creates a regulatory assessment of 0.5% on pari-mutuel pools for commercial racing permittees.
- Transfers unexpended fantasy sports contest fund monies to the event wagering fund.
- Updates the unarmed combat subaccount within the racing regulation event wagering fund.
- Allows first-time starters to race with gate approval and two timed workouts.
- Provides for a grace period for license renewals.
Who is affected
- Liquor licensees
- Boxing promoters and participants
- Event wagering operators
- Commercial racing permittees
- The Department of Gaming
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