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2011 SESSION
HB 1700 Illegal gambling; amends definition.
Introduced by: Clifford L. Athey, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Illegal gambling; definitions. Amends the definition of "illegal gambling" to clarify that the purchase of a product or other thing of value (e.g., phone card, Internet time), which purchase credits the purchaser with free points or other measurable units that may be risked by the purchaser for an opportunity to win money, is deemed consideration for the purposes of illegal gambling. The bill also clarifies that the conduct of a game, contest, lottery, scheme, or promotional offering may be lawful if (i) no part of the purpose of the contest is illegal gambling, (ii) no part of the contest involves the use of a gambling device, and (iii) the contest complies with certain requirements enumerated in the bill. The bill provides that it is declaratory of existing law.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/11 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102301D
- 01/10/11 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/19/11 House: Referred from Courts of Justice by voice vote
- 01/19/11 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/25/11 House: Assigned GL sub: #3 ABC/Gaming
- 01/27/11 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1584-Oder) by voice vote
- 02/01/11 House: Incorporated by General Laws (HB1584-Oder) by voice vote