Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Missouri Lottery to install video gambling machines at retail locations across the state.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the Missouri Lottery to install video gambling machines at retail locations across the state (Sec. A).

• Authorizes video lottery games in licensed retail locations and specifies there is no current limit on the type of locations except that they are prohibited in recreation centers marketed for children and that there is no limit on the total number of games statewide (Sec. A).

• Requires the games to be in a location “distinct and divided from the primary business operation area” (Sec. A).

• Specifies and declares unlicensed games, called “gray market” games, to be illegal slot machines (Sec. A).

• Require affirmative votes in cities and counties to allow the games and create a process for additional votes to prohibit the games afterwards (Sec. A).

• Increases the boarding fee at casinos to $4 and directs the extra funds to the Missouri Veterans Commission (Sec. A).

• Requires that the machines will be required to pay out at least 80% of the money wagered in prizes (Sec. A).

• Specifies that the remainder will be split three ways — the lottery will receive 34% of the net to support state education programs, with retailers and operators splitting the other 66% (Sec. A).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. A).

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