HI HB781

Authorizes one stand-alone casino facility in the Waikiki area on Oahu, restricted to non-hotel locations and operating under a 10-year renewable license.

Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission with three part-time members to regulate casino gaming, with jurisdiction over licensees, suppliers, and occupational license holders.

Imposes a 15% wagering tax on monthly gross receipts from casino gaming, with 1% of tax revenues funding a compulsive gamblers program and up to 1% funding commission administrative expenses.

Requires casino license applicant to pay a $1,000,000 non-refundable application fee plus a $50,000,000 license issuance fee deposited into the state general fund.

Creates comprehensive licensing requirements for casino operators, suppliers, and occupational employees with background investigations and disqualification criteria for felony convictions and gambling-related violations.