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- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Increases the maximum bingo prize awards in a single game and single bingo occasions
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor Nicole Malliotakis
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BILL NUMBER:S491
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to increasing the maximum prize awards allowed in bingo games
Purpose
Raise minimum limits on bingo games run by charitable organizations.
Summary of provisions
Increases maximum bingo prize from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 and aggregate total prize from $3,000.00 to $6,000.00.
Justification
In these times of fiscal restraint not for profit organizations and charitable organizations need alternative methods of fundraising. Increasing the bingo prizes will enable those organizations to make more money from bingo by charging more based upon the larger prize award.
Legislative history
2003-2004 - S.3902 Referred to Racing and Wagering 2007 - S.2024 Passed Senate 2008 - S.2024 Passed Senate 2009 - S.412 Referred to Racing and Wagering
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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