This bill amends existing laws regarding gambling and lotteries by introducing provisions that permit social gaming in private residences and certain public venues, such as private clubs and taverns. It defines "social gaming" as games played among participants where gambling is incidental to a bona fide social relationship, and no one other than the players can receive anything of value. The bill stipulates that hosts of social games in private residences cannot charge entry fees or profit from the event, although they may participate in the game.

Additionally, the bill allows for the operation of "office pools" based on social or sporting events, provided that the organizers do not withhold any money from participants and that all winnings are distributed fairly. It specifies that the owner or operator of the premises where social gaming occurs must not derive any monetary benefit from the activity.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections that allow nonprofit organizations to petition the state police to run charitable pools, with certain restrictions, such as limiting the withheld percentage of the pool to 25% for charitable purposes. The disbursement of proceeds is limited to the pool winner(s), minimal expenses incurred in running the pool, and the charity itself. The amendments clarify that individuals involved in social gaming or office pools are not committing illegal gambling as long as they adhere to the specified conditions. The act will take effect upon passage, enabling these changes to be implemented immediately.