birkett7...
Thanks for your question. Gambling laws, as you are probably aware,
vary radically from state to state. The following link will provide
you the gambling laws in each state as of November 2001:
Status of Gambling Laws
http://www.scfuture.clemson.edu/scdigest/gambling/papers/gamestatus.pdf
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this document.
Another great reference regarding law and gambling can be found at
"Gambling and the Law", http://www.gamblingandthelaw.com/. This site
has the most current gamlbling laws for each state as well as any
pending legislation regarding gambling. Here is the information for
the three states you mentioned:
North Carolina-"Gov. Mike Easley wants a state lottery, and he might
get it through the Legislature this time. The State Senate approved a
bill to outlaw video poker. The Cherokee's bingo hall, with 2,300
machines, would be exempt; although, a State Court of Appeals decision
raises questions about their legality. State law presently allows up
to three machines per location with a maximum payout of $10 in
merchandise per session. Larger, illegal, payoffs are commonly
reported. The Legislature passed a law increasing penalties for
violators, banning the importation of new video poker machines and
prohibiting children from playing. The House approved, 91-11, a bill
to virtually outlaw casino cruises-to-nowhere from the North Carolina
coast."
New Jersey-"Atlantic City casinos lost a strong voice in the U.S.
House when Robert G. Torricelli (D.) quit to make a disastrous run for
the Senate. Another Democrat, Frank R. Lautenberg, won but will
probably not be as actively against Indian and Internet gaming. The 12
casinos in Atlantic City win more than $4.2 billion a year, making
them the largest gaming market in the U.S., just ahead of the Las
Vegas strip. Gov. James E. McGreevey (D.), to solve the budget
problem, got casino taxes raised to 7.5% on net profits, a 4.25% sales
tax on comps, and is again threatening racinos. Racinos and VLTs won't
happen - casinos' political power is much greater than the State
Lottery and tracks'. Then-acting-Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco signed two
bills in Aug. 2001, allowing at-home accounting wagering at up to 15
OTBs. A new state law prohibits cruises-to-nowhere. Electronic
pull-tabs closely resembling slots were proposed for social clubs and
fraternal societies. Gary DiBartolomeo resigned as President of
Caesars Atlantic City amidst charges he lied to the Casino Control
Commission about his compulsive gambling. The Legislature is
considering legalizing Internet casinos."
Tennessee-"A very big win for legal gambling. Tennessee's charity
bingo ended in scandal (including the suicide of the Secretary of
State) and parimutuel betting was authorized, but no track was built.
In Nov. 2002, voters amended the State Constitution allowing a state
lottery. The new governor, Phil Bredesen (D.), supports the lottery
and in June 2003, the Legislature finally went along. This means 48
states and all territories of the U.S. will now have some form of
commercial gambling. Strong religious opposition did not develop,
because the political spotlight was on other races. The State
Legislature approved a bill to block casino gambling, which would
require a constitutional amendment in any case. The Memphis city
council is thinking about a casino."
Status of Gambling Laws
http://www.gamblingandthelaw.com/status.html
Additional information can be found:
GamblingLinks.com
http://gamblinglinks.com/legal.html
State-By-State Summary of Gambling Laws
http://www.uchastings.edu/plri/spr96tex/calgam.html
Thanks again for your question. If you need any additional
clarification, please let me know.
Regards,
-THV
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