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2019 SESSION
SB 1738 Illegal gambling; definition.
Introduced by: Bryce E. Reeves | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Illegal gambling; definition. Amends the definition of illegal gambling to clarify that the making, placing, or receipt of any bet or wager of money or other consideration or thing of value shall include the purchase of a product, Internet access, or other thing made in exchange for a chance to win a prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value by means of the operation of a gambling device, regardless of whether the chance to win such prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value may be offered in the absence of a purchase. This bill incorporates SB 1721.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Illegal gambling; definition. Amends the definition of illegal gambling to clarify that the making, placing, or receipt of any bet or wager of money or other consideration or thing of value shall include the purchase of a product, Internet access, or other thing made in exchange for a chance to win a prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value by means of the operation of a gambling device, regardless of whether the chance to win such prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value may be offered in the absence of a purchase. This bill incorporates SB 1721.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Simulated gambling. Defines "simulated gambling" and "simulated gambling device."