Signed by Governor Bev Perdue

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands casino gambling on Indian lands to include Class III gaming activities.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the following Class III gaming activities (Sec. 2):
• Gaming Machines;
• Live Table Games;
• Raffles; and
• Video Games.

• Authorizes Class III gaming activities on Indian lands if all of the following conditions are met (Sec. 2):
• Class III games are conducted in accordance with the Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compact;
• The Tribal-State Gaming Compact has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior; and
• The Tribal-State Gaming Compact requires all funds paid to the tribe to be paid to the Indian Gaming Education Revenue Fund.

• Establishes the Indian Gaming Education Revenue Fund that will be allocated by the State Board of Education to schools (Sec. 1).

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