SB 3000

RELATING TO GAMING

By Senator(s) BUNDA

Report Title: Shipboard Gaming

Description: Authorizes shipboard gaming on vessels in state waters. Establishes the Hawaii gaming board within the department of commerce and consumer affairs, for administrative purposes, consisting of 6 members to be appointed by the governor. Imposes a $…~~~ƒ admission tax for each gamer and a twelve per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts. Establishes a gaming fund into which shall be deposited all revenue earned. Requires periodic assessment and audits by the state auditor; permits shipboard gaming at the option of the counties.

 1-26-          S Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 1-27-          S Referred to 1. JDC 2. WAM