SF1738 - Electronic Paddlewheels Bill Summary

• Adds electronic simulated paddlewheels and electronic paddlewheel tables to the definition of permanent gambling equipment, allowing computerized versions alongside manually spun wheels.

• Permits paddle tickets to be printed on-site by approved point-of-sale systems and allows electronic virtual chips or tickets for use with electronic paddlewheel tables, with all chips issued to a player required to be the same value.

• Requires the gambling board to promulgate rules governing electronic simulated paddlewheels by January 1, 2016, including manufacture, production, operation procedures, internal control standards, and records.

• Mandates board examination and approval of electronic paddlewheel systems before authorization, with manufacturers required to pay all testing, examination, and transportation costs.

• Maintains maximum cash prize of $70 per paddle ticket, individual wager limit of $2 per ticket, and $50 maximum per spin, while allowing virtual chips used with electronic paddlewheel tables to not display value on the chip image if other requirements are met.