Amendment #18 to H3977

Sports Betting Kiosk Investigation

Mr. Chan of Quincy moves to amend the bill in SECTION 4, by striking out section 20 of chapter 23N, and inserting in place thereof the following:-

Section 20. The commission shall conduct a study into the feasibility of allowing retail establishments in the commonwealth to operate sports wagering kiosks. The commission shall study issues including, but not limited to: (i) the potential economic impact of this chapter on retail establishments that serve alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption; (ii) which types of retail establishments have the ability to operate a sports wagering kiosk; (iii) the economic impacts to the commonwealth of authorizing retail establishments to operate a sports wagering kiosk; (iv) the public health and safety impacts to the commonwealth of authorizing this method of sports wagering; (v) the potential effect this method of sports wagering will have on problem gaming or gambling; (vi) the methods and availability of payouts of winnings by a sports wagering kiosk or the participating retail establishment; and (vii) the impact of this method of sports wagering on minors. The commission shall report its findings to the clerks of the House and Senate, the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means, the Joint Committee on Public Health, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, and the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies no later than December 31, 2022.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #18 to H3977

Sports Betting Kiosk Investigation