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AK HB277
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gabrielle LeDoux
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "gambling" in AS 11.66.280 to exclude playing amusement devices that confer only immediate replay rights, cannot have replay privileges cancelled or revoked, or allow redemption of tickets/credits for toys, candy, or electronic novelties at the same facility
- Adds exclusion for claw machines and similar devices where players manipulate the machine to directly receive merchandise
- Clarifies that "gambling device" does not include amusement devices meeting the criteria in the amended definition
- Creates a new definition of "amusement device" that includes arcade-style games, pinball machines, novelty arcade games, shuffleboard, pool tables, bowling, and similar machines providing amusement or entertainment
- Specifies that "amusement device" excludes casino-style games, draw games, slot machines, roulette wheels, craps, video poker, and other contests of chance
Legislative Description
Amusement Devices & Gambling Definition
Crimes
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
1/25/2016
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce1/25/2016
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