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History
- Substituted by A7851
- Ordered to third reading cal.1197
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Authorizes the conducting of event games by organizations authorized to conduct games of chance
Signed by Governor · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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BILL NUMBER:S5326
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing the conducting of event games by organizations authorized to conduct games of chance
Purpose
The purpose of this bill to broaden the definition of authorized event games to include not only event games that are associated with conventional bell jar games, with instant winners, but to also include event games that designated an additional winner determined by a secondary event.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends General Municipal Law subdivisions 3, 3-a, 3-d, 9 and 14 of 186 to broaden the definition of event games associated with bell jar ticket sales so that an additional winner can be designated based on a secondary determining event. For example, these games would be played like any other bell jar game, except that a certain number of designated tickets of a bell jar ticket run that correspond to the numbers of a bingo game would be held for an additional prize based on a secondary event.
Existing law
Not clearly authorized by current law.
Justification
Gaming activities such as bell jar ticket sales helps to support local charitable organizations and their good works. This bill expands slightly the types of games that can be played to increase the satisfaction of charitable organization patrons and to raise money to support these charitable organizations.
Legislative history
S.7773 of 2008: Passed Senate, died in Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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