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Lawmakers consider raising VLT allocation for addiction treatment from 0.25% to 1% of gross revenue
Summary
Representative Dale Swanson introduced HB 1559 to increase the percent of gross video lottery terminal (VLT) revenue allocated to the Addiction Treatment and Prevention Fund from 0.25% to 1%; supporters said more resources are needed for problem‑gambling services, while charity gaming operators urged caution given the newness of the VLT program and the lack of long‑term data.
CONCORD — Representative Dale Swanson described HB 1559 as a modest but important increase in support for addiction treatment and prevention services funded by a share of gross VLT revenue. His bill would raise the allocation to the Addiction Treatment and Prevention Fund from 0.25% of gross VLT receipts to 1%.
Swanson and a volunteer facilitator for recovery programs…
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