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North Dakota House defeats bill narrowing locations for charitable gaming after rural lawmakers warn of harm
Summary
The House voted 16–77 to reject Senate Bill 23 73, which would have clarified that charitable gaming must take place in on‑sale liquor establishments and designated 21+ areas; lawmakers from small towns said the change would hamper volunteer organizations and community events.
The North Dakota House of Representatives on March 10 rejected Senate Bill 23 73 by a vote of 16–77, defeating a proposal to tighten where charitable gaming may be conducted.
Chief Clerk introduced the engrossed bill, citing amendments to sections of the North Dakota Century Code that would clarify that charitable gaming (pull tabs, electronic pull tabs, punch boards, paddle wheels, poker and sports pools) may be conducted only in establishments holding an on‑sale liquor license and within designated areas where patrons must be 21 or older.
Representative Carls,…
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