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Senate updates gaming revenue estimates, shifts responsibility for responsible‑gaming funds to governor’s commission
Summary
The committee increased revenue estimates for video lottery terminals (VLTs) and historical horse racing (HHR) machines based on updated Lottery data, redirected responsible‑gaming funding to a governor’s commission, and approved related staffing and Keno rule clarifications; 24‑hour municipal opt‑in for gaming was removed from budget language.
The Senate Finance Committee adjusted its revenue assumptions for expanded gaming after updated information from the Lottery Commission and approved a suite of related budget changes.
Senator Lang said updated daily revenue per VLT machine justified raising the assumption from $3.30 to $3.45 per machine per day, producing roughly $6 million in additional projected revenue. For historical house racing (HHR) machines, the committee adjusted the per‑machine daily assumption from $2.30 to $2.45, which yielded an additional estimated $8.7 million.
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