North Dakota House Votes Against Revising Rules on Charitable Gambling Eligibility

An electronic pull tab machine. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota House voted against a bill that would have changed which organizations could conduct charitable gambling.

The bill failed in the House on a 87-4 vote.

Senate Bill 2035 would have changed the definition of public spirited organizations and removed adult amateur athletic and tourism organizations from being able to conduct gambling. Those organizations would have still been able to be the recipients of donated gaming proceeds.

The bill would have also excluded clubs and organizations that contribute directly to its officers or members as a primary beneficiary.

An amended version of the bill would have allowed organizations that support a designated convention center or visitors bureau to continue to operate charitable gambling sites.

The House Education Committee voted unanimously, 13-0, for a do not pass recommendation.