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- Referred to racing and wagering
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BILL NUMBER:A8980
Title of bill
An act authorizing the game of poker at the Belmont Park racetrack and one off-track betting simulcast facility per county
Purpose
This bill authorizes the game of poker at the Belmont Park racetrack and one off track betting simulcast facilities per county
Summary of provisions
Section 1- Defines the game of poker as a game of skill to be permitted at the Belmont Park racetrack and all off track betting simulcast facility not to exceed one per county
Section 2- Contains effective date.
Justification
This legislation would define poker, like the state of California has, as a game of skill and not considered gambling. It will be played in accordance with the house rules as established by an organ- ization authorized by the state racing and wagering board. It will also be approved by the state racing and wagering board. This legislation would also provide for poker to be played at certain facilities, creat- ing a new way to accumulate tax revenue and a taxable profit to be used were needed throughout the community.
Prior legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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