Amends gambling laws to redefine "gambling device" and remove exemptions for unlicensed game devices.
HB5030 amends the definition of "gambling device" to include vending and electronic machines that award credits based on chance. It removes exemptions for unlicensed game devices used in non-gambling activities. The bill also specifies that video gaming terminals must be licensed and their odds posted. Violations of these provisions are classified as Class 4 felonies. The changes apply to licensed establishments, truck stops, fraternal organizations, and veterans' establishments.
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