HB 224 -- Amusement Devices

Sponsor:  Treadway

This bill clarifies the definitions of the terms "gambling" and
"gambling device."  Gambling excludes amusement devices that
confer only an immediate right of replay, noncash prizes, toys,
novelties, coupons, or other redeemable representations of value
that can be redeemed on the premises for prizes, toys, or
novelties.  Each prize, toy, or novelty cannot exceed $300 in
value and cannot be resold for cash or other consideration.  The
bill prohibits redeeming representations of value for cash,
intoxicating beer or liquor, nonintoxicating beer, or tobacco
products.

Gambling devices exclude games or amusement devices that confer
only an immediate right of replay, noncash prizes, toys,
novelties, coupons, or other representations of value that can
be redeemed on the premises for prizes, toys, or novelties.  The
bill prohibits redeeming representations of value for cash, gift
certificates, intoxicating beer or liquor, nonintoxicating beer,
or tobacco products.  The item of value cannot be resold or
transferred for cash or other consideration.  An amusement
device cannot be identical in purpose to casino games which have
the purpose of cash payout.