SB 913 – Excludes amusement devices from the definitions of the terms "gambling" and "gambling device"

• Sponsor: Vogel
• LR Number: 4460S.03P
• Committee: Ways & Means
• Last Action: 5/4/2006 - Hearing Conducted H Special Committee on General Laws Committee
• Title: SCS SB 913
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 913 - This act states that the term "gambling" shall not include playing an amusement device that confers only an immediate right of replay or coupon credit that may be redeemed for something of a value less than five dollars. Such credits cannot be redeemed for cash, intoxicating liquor, or tobacco products. However gambling does include the playing of slot machines at truck stops. The act also states that the term "gambling device" shall not include an amusement device that confers only an immediate right of replay or coupon credit that may be redeemed for something of a value less than five dollars. Such credits cannot be redeemed for cash, intoxicating liquor, or tobacco products. The term gambling device does include slot machines located at truck stops.

JASON ZAMKUS