This bill amends existing laws regarding video lottery terminals and game operators by removing the previous cap on the 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 reallocates funds from the odd cents of historic horse race pari-mutuel pools, directing them to the governor's commission on addiction, treatment, and prevention instead of the lottery commission. The bill also clarifies the definitions of primary and secondary game operators, establishing that these individuals must be licensed by the commission and outlining their respective roles in the operation of games of chance, video lottery terminals, and historic horse racing devices.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definitions of "game operator employer," "primary game operator," and "secondary game operator" to reflect a more structured licensing process. It specifies that a game operator employer is a licensed entity that may also offer video lottery terminals and historic horse racing, while primary and secondary game operators are defined based on their supervisory and non-supervisory roles, respectively. The bill also stipulates that individuals acting in a supervisory capacity must be licensed, ensuring that all game operators meet regulatory standards. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

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
Version adopted by both bodies: 287-J:1, 287:22-b, 287-D:1, 287-D:10
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 287-J:1, 284:22-b, 287-D:1, 287-D:10