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VT S0318

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Mattos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Board of Liquor and Lottery authorized to issue up to two casino gaming licenses in Vermont, with each license valid for five years and renewable for an additional five years

  • License fee set at $5,000,000 (payable in full or in five annual $1,000,000 installments), plus a nonrefundable $100,000 application fee

  • 10% wagering tax imposed on adjusted gross receipts from casino gaming, with all revenues deposited into the Education Fund

  • Municipalities may assess a 1% local option casino gaming tax if approved by voter majority at an annual or special meeting

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to casino gaming

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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