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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.797
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 4662a
- Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4662A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to poker tournaments
Purpose
To allow organizations licensed under the Games of Chance law to conduct poker tournaments.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends ** 185 and 186 of the general municipal law to (1) include poker tournaments as a game of chance; (2) define a poker tournament and (3) include poker tournaments within a definition of "one occasion".
Amends § 189 of the general municipal law to eliminate restrictions on prize limits for poker tournaments.
Amends 195-d of the general municipal law to limited the admission fee to a poker tournament to $100.00, half of which goes to prizes and half to the authorized organization; and Amends § 195-e of the general municipal law to allow for the advertising of poker tournaments in sections that define prize limits and the advertising of games of chance.
Existing law
Does not include poker tournaments as a game of chance.
Justification
Poker tournaments have become a national craze, due to media attention provided by such television shows as "World Series of Poker." At the same time. traditional games of chance that are conducted by charitable organizations that are licensed by the racing and wagering board, such as black jack, roulette and other casino games, have declined in popularity. It is believed that the interjection of poker tournaments conducted under the strict licensing scheme that applies to existing games of chance - will provide these charitable organizations with new and needed revenue, while providing a social outlet for its members and patrons.
Prior legislative history
2009-2010: A.8832A - Referred to Racing & Wagering
State and local fiscal implications
Increased revenue to the state through Racing and Wagering. Increased revenue to local governments through additional licensing fees
Effective date
180 days after enactment, with requirement for racing and wagering board to adopt regulations prior to effective date.
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