VP Crackdown in Indiana

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House Bill 1510, which passed the House of Representatives, would create an Annual Charity Game Night License allowing organizations to host up to three gaming events per week, but no more than two in a row. The bill, as passed by the House, also creates a new PPT license, allowing not-for-profits to sell pull tabs, punch boards and tip boards on their property year round.

Their amendment would:
■ Limit charity gaming nights throughout the year to organizations in existence for 10 years or longer;

■ Outlaw cherry masters, video poker and similar machines from public places;

■ Increase manpower for state excise enforcement of illegal gambling laws;

■ Permit the Gaming Commission to require independent audits of licensees; and

■ Increase penalties to include possible loss of lottery contracts, retail merchant permits and state licenses for the sale of tobacco and alcohol.