Press Releases

May 6, 2022 - WGC Approves Two Additional Online Sports Wagering Operators

Casper, WY - The Wyoming Gaming Commission approved two additional online sports wagering operators during its May 5th, 2022 special meeting, bringing the total number of operators in the state to six.

Penn Sports Interactive, LLC., dba Barstool Sportsbook and American Wagering, Inc., dba Caesars Sportsbook both were approved unanimously by the Commission. Caesars Sportsbook expects to launch by the end of May, while Barstool Sportsbook expects to launch in the coming months.

Current Online Sportsbook Operators include the following:

Crown Gaming WY, dba DraftKings Sportsbook
BetMGM, dba RoarDigital
BetFair Interactive US LLC, dba Fanduel Sportsbook
PointsBet Wyoming LLC
Penn Sports Interactive, LLC, dba Barstool Sportsbook
American Wagering, Inc., dba Caesars Sportsbook

Inquiries:

David Carpenter
david.carpenter@wyo.gov
307.233.4644

May 6, 2022 - WGC Approves 2022 Amended Live Race Dates

Casper, WY - During the Wyoming Gaming Commission's special meeting, held Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Casper, WY, the Commissioners approved the request by Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC to amend the live race dates at Sweetwater Downs. The WGC has scheduled a total of 52 live race days for 2022.

Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC will still offer 16 live race days beginning a week later than originally requested. Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs will host the following dates:
August 20, 21, 27, 28; September 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25; and October 1, 2.

Wyoming Downs, LLC will offer 20 live race days at Wyoming Downs Racetrack during the following dates:
June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31; and August 6, 7.

307 Horse Racing, Inc. will offer 16 live race days, hosted at Energy Downs in Gillette, during the following dates:
May 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; June 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26.

The Commission continues to strive for the protection of the wagering public and the health, safety and welfare of both human and equine participants with our regulatory processes, presence and integrity.

For more information on the latest information and news regarding horse racing in Wyoming, please visit the following sites:
307 Horse Racing, Inc.
Wyoming Downs, LLC
Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC

Inquiries:

Brande Koltiska
brande.koltiska@wyo.gov
307.233.4417