This bill establishes regulations for the game of queen of hearts, allowing licensed qualified organizations to conduct it as a form of gambling. The game is defined as one where participants enter a raffle to select a concealed card from a standard deck, with the potential to win a cash jackpot if they choose the designated winning card. If the winning card is not selected, the game continues with new raffles, and cash prizes can be awarded to participants who do not select the winning card. The bill also includes queen of hearts in the definition of a game of chance and permits cash prizes up to $10,000.

Additionally, the bill allows queen of hearts to be conducted on a build-up or pyramid basis and permits the use of concealed cards. It stipulates that a licensed organization may require participants to be present to win or allow them to choose a card in advance if they are not present. The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing is tasked with adopting rules to administer these provisions. Violations of the bill's provisions or the rules established may result in serious misdemeanor charges, which carry penalties including confinement and fines.

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Introduced: 99B.1