HB 1536

Bill Subjects

Gambling And Games Of Chance Taxes Generally Telecommunications, Telephone, Television, Radio, And Internet

Abstract

Authorizes the lottery commission to operate the sale of draw games and digital representations of scratch-off games over the Internet. Authorizes the following persons to conduct interactive gaming: (1) A licensed owner of a riverboat. (2) An operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district. (3) A permit holder conducting gambling games at the permit holder's racetrack. Provides for the licensure of persons providing services and equipment for managing and conducting interactive gaming. Specifies requirements for the conduct of interactive gaming. Imposes an adjusted gross receipts tax of 20% on interactive gaming. Provides for revenue sharing to cities and counties in which casinos are operated. Makes an appropriation. Makes conforming and technical changes.