This bill amends existing laws regarding video lottery terminals (VLTs) and game operator licensing. Notably, it removes the previous cap on the maximum amount of free play that could be deducted from gross video lottery revenue, which was set at 12.5 percent per calendar year. Additionally, it redirects funds from historic horse race pari-mutuel pools to the governor's commission on addiction, treatment, and prevention, rather than the lottery commission. The definitions of primary and secondary game operators are also clarified, with new language specifying that these operators must be licensed by the commission and eligible for employment by a game operator employer.

The bill further modifies the licensing requirements for primary and secondary game operators, emphasizing the need for supervisory and non-supervisory roles to be clearly defined. It specifies that individuals acting in a supervisory capacity must be licensed, while those in non-supervisory roles must also obtain a license to operate games of chance, video lottery terminals, or historic horse racing devices. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, and its fiscal impact on state and local revenues is currently indeterminable due to overlaps with existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 284:21-a, 287-D:1, 287-D:3, 6:12
As Amended by the House: 287-J:1, 287:22-b, 287-D:1, 287-D:10