§ 42-61.2-2 - Division of state lottery authorized to operate video lotteries. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-61.2-2

   § 42-61.2-2  Division of state lotteryauthorized to operate video lotteries. – (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the division of statelottery is authorized to conduct and control video lottery games under itsauthority.

   (b) Video lottery terminals may only be installed andoperated at pari-mutuel licensee facilities existing as of June 30, 1992, asdefined in § 42-61.2-1(4) which are specifically approved by the statelottery director, to be licensed video lottery retailers according to rules andregulations set forth by the director.

   (c) Commencing July 1, 2005, the number of video lotteryterminals to be installed at pari-mutuel license facilities shall beestablished by the general assembly.

   (d) Pursuant to Article 6, section 15 of the Rhode IslandConstitution, the general assembly shall determine the type of lotteriesconducted.