New York A00872 proposes constitutional amendments to regulate games of chance.

New York A00872 proposes constitutional amendments to regulate games of chance. It allows cities, towns, or villages to authorize games like bingo or lotto through a majority vote of qualified electors. These games must be managed by bona fide members or employees of religious, charitable, or non-profit organizations. The net proceeds must be used for lawful purposes of these organizations. The bill sets a maximum prize limit of $250 per game and $1,000 per series of prizes. The legislature retains the authority to enact more restrictive laws.

New York A00872 proposes constitutional amendments to regulate games of chance.

New York A00872 proposes constitutional amendments to regulate games of chance. It allows cities, towns, or villages to authorize games like bingo or lotto through a majority vote of qualified electors. These games must be managed by bona fide members or employees of religious, charitable, or non-profit organizations. The net proceeds must be used for lawful purposes of these organizations. The bill sets a maximum prize limit of $250 per game and $1,000 per series of prizes. The legislature retains the authority to enact more restrictive laws.