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SAFE Bet Act of 2025

Introduced Mar 11, 2025 by Rep. Paul Tonko

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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What it does

This bill establishes minimum federal standards for sports betting. It also requires federal agencies to evaluate the effects of sports betting on public health.

The bill prohibits sports betting unless conducted through an approved state program; violations are subject to civil penalties. States administering a sports betting program must obtain approval of the program every three years from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

In providing approval or renewal, DOJ must determine that the state’s program meets minimum standards specified in the bill, including

designating a state regulatory entity to regulate sports betting operators and enforce state laws,

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