NE LR218

Proposes an interim study by the General Affairs Committee to examine the public health and community impact of skilled gaming machines in Nebraska

Study will map the prevalence, placement, and geographic density of skilled gaming machines across the state

Examines impacts on addiction services, financial hardship, public health, neighborhood safety, crime patterns, and local economic activity

Compares state revenue generated by skilled gaming machines versus state spending on related services including gambling and financial counseling

Reviews legal and regulatory framework for skilled gaming machines compared to other gambling forms, and investigates marketing or access by vulnerable populations