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MN HF3102
Bill
Status
5/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chris Swedzinski
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AI Summary
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Reduces gambling manager membership requirement from 6 months to 90 days at time of license application.
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Increases bingo prize limits from $200 to $500 per single game and cover-all/cover-none aggregate from $1,000 to $2,000, with total bingo occasion limits rising from $2,800 to $4,800.
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Authorizes electronic raffle selection systems using random number generators with raffle sales devices, allowing entries to be selected electronically if ticket numbers are captured at time of sale.
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Adds definitions for "share the pot raffle" (prize amount as percentage of gross receipts) and "raffle sales device" (attendant-operated cashier station for ticket sales).
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Clarifies that electronic raffle selection systems and related equipment are permitted gambling equipment under lawful gambling statutes.
Legislative Description
Gambling manager provisions modified, raffles provided, prize limits increased, and local regulation prescribed.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 139
5/22/2016