Charles Potter Jr.
- Democratic
Primary
An estimated 100,000 people in Delaware participate in some form of fantasy sports, whether it is a football or baseball league with their friends and family, or more recently, a daily or weekly contest against players from across the country. This legislation confirms that those contests are "games of skill" and, therefore, not a form of illegal gambling under Delaware law. It also requires operators to apply for a license and comply with some of the strictest consumer protection safeguards in the nation. Finally, the legislation subjects operators of paid fantasy sports contests to a 15% tax on their net adjusted revenues, as well as a $50,000 annual fee.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 4 NO 1 ABSENT
Passed By Senate. Votes: 13 YES 7 NO 1 NOT VOTING
Roll Call Rescinded in Senate
Reconsidered in Senate
Amendment SA 1 to HB 249 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Defeated By Senate. Votes: 10 YES 11 NO
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 1 to HB 249 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 6 NO 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
Amendment HA 2 to HB 249 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Amendment HA 1 to HB 249 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Gaming & Parimutuels) in House with 5 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Gaming & Parimutuels Committee in House
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