HB 2900 - DIGEST

     Finds that state control and regulation of gambling since 1973 has been successful in regulating recreational gambling, preventing encroachment by criminal influences, and encouraging predictable and orderly participation by related businesses and nonprofit entities in gambling.

     Declares an intent to maintain the course regarding gambling policies through continued strict and comprehensive oversight, continued regulatory diligence, providing freedom of choice to those who choose to gamble, providing uniformity and consistency in gambling opportunities, and providing reasonable protection of the public and those engaged in the investment in, promotion of, and operation of lawful gambling.