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History
- Referred to racing and wagering
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–2
- Ordered to third reading cal.1614
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 5239a
- Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Authorizes additional forms of games of chance currency for certain games of chance licensees
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5239A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing additional forms of games of chance currency for certain games of chance licensees
Purpose
To allow the New York State Gaming Board to review and approve additional acceptable forms of payment for Games of Chance.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Adds "any other form of payment approved by the commission" to the definition of Games of chance currency.
Section 2: Sets the effective date.
Existing law
Currently, Games of Chance currency only includes legal tender, or a form of scrip or chip authorized by the board.
Justification
Community based organizations that take part in charitable gaming make positive impacts in the communities they represent. These organizations continuously host charitable gaming activities but are limited in the forms of currency they may accept. By allowing this legislation to become law, we are expanding opportunities for these community groups to keep participants involved while potentially increasing revenue for the charitable gaming organizations.
Some charitable organizations currently accept personal checks as a form of common practice, but in doing so are in violation of the law and are susceptible to fines by the government. Similar situations may come about as technology advances and online payment systems gain more popularity due to their convenience. It is important that the Gaming Board has the opportunity to review and approve additional forms of payment in order to stay relevant with the evolving times and technology. We should not be punishing these organizations, as the money they generate is used to further their charitable mission, resulting in a wide variety of much needed services being provided to countless individuals.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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