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HB 737 would give municipalities a local option on games of chance; debate centers on opt‑in vs opt‑out and grandfathering
Summary
HB 737 would allow municipalities to decide by local vote whether to permit games of chance and brick‑and‑mortar gaming facilities in their borders, with supporters arguing local voters deserve a say and others warning about impacts on charities and existing licensees.
Representative Jerry Stringham presented House Bill 737 as a local‑control measure to allow municipalities to opt in or opt out of games of chance and brick‑and‑mortar gaming facilities. He characterized the measure as a facility‑level local option, not a prohibition on specific games, modeled after existing local option authority for Keno and other lottery products. The sponsor said a similar bill passed the House overwhelmingly in the…
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