(a) For the purposes of this section, “gross gaming revenue” has the same meaning as provided in section 12-557b.
(b) Not later than thirty days after the date the authorization of MMCT Venture, LLC, to conduct authorized games at a casino gaming facility is effective pursuant to section 12-578f, MMCT Venture, LLC, shall pay to the state one million dollars for the initial costs to be incurred by the state to regulate the casino gaming facility. Such money shall be credited against unpaid required payments pursuant to subsection (c) of this section for the first full calendar year in which the casino gaming facility is conducting authorized games.
(c) Not later than thirty days after the date the casino gaming facility is operational and on a monthly basis thereafter while such casino gaming facility is operational, MMCT Venture, LLC, shall pay to the state: (1) Ten per cent of the gross gaming revenue from the operation of authorized games, except video facsimile games, which shall be deposited in the state-wide tourism marketing account, established pursuant to section 10-395a; (2) fifteen per cent of the gross gaming revenue from the operation of authorized games, except video facsimile games, which shall be deposited in the General Fund; and (3) twenty-five per cent of the gross gaming revenue from the operation of video facsimile games, which shall be deposited as follows: (A) Seven million five hundred thousand dollars annually in the municipal gaming account, established pursuant to section 12-578h, and (B) any remaining amounts in the General Fund.
(d) Not later than the date the casino gaming facility is operational and annually thereafter while such casino gaming facility is operational, MMCT Venture, LLC, shall contribute three hundred thousand dollars to the chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation account created pursuant to section 17a-713.
(P.A. 17-89, S. 15; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 35, 131.)
History: P.A. 17-89 effective June 27, 2017; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 amended Subsec. (c)(3)(A) by replacing “four” with “seven” re amount deposited in the municipal gaming account, and amended Subsec. (d) to replace “Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling” with reference to chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation account, effective October 31, 2017.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 226 - Gaming Policy, Regulation and Revenue
Section 12-557b. - Definitions.
Section 12-558. - Oath. Bond. Action by board.
Section 12-560. - Bonding of employees.
Section 12-561. - Conflict of interest.
Section 12-562. - Enforcement. Regulations. Racing and jai alai meeting dates.
Section 12-563. - Adoption, publication and posting of regulations.
Section 12-564. - Annual reports. Studies.
Section 12-564a. - Monthly report re investigations and arrest data.
Section 12-565. - Powers of commissioner.
Section 12-565a. - Regulations on wagering on sporting events.
Section 12-566. - Record of proceedings to be public.
Section 12-567. - Organizational units.
Section 12-568a. - Regulation of state lottery.
Section 12-569. - Breach of fiduciary responsibility by lottery sales agent.
Section 12-569a. - Lottery advertising.
Section 12-569b. - Settlement initiative program for delinquent lottery sales agents.
Section 12-570. - Forgery, counterfeiting or altering of tickets: Class A misdemeanor.
Section 12-570a. - Sale of an out-of-state lottery ticket: Class A misdemeanor.
Section 12-570b. - Suspension of sales of Powerball tickets.
Section 12-571. - Sale of off-track betting systems. Regulation of off-track betting systems.
Section 12-571b. - Moratorium on tele-track facilities.
Section 12-572a. (Formerly Sec. 12-575a). - Municipal income from money wagered.
Section 12-572b. - Advance deposit wagers. Penalties.
Section 12-573a. - Operation of frontons.
Section 12-574b. - Horse racing. Special Revenue Advisory Board established. Appointment.
Section 12-574c. - Licensing moratorium. Exceptions.
Section 12-574d. - Collection and testing of urine specimens from racing dogs. Regulations.
Section 12-575. - Pari-mutuel betting. Tax. Uncashed tickets. Payments to municipalities.
Section 12-575b. - Microchemistry Laboratory Fund established.
Section 12-575c. - Combination of pari-mutuel betting into single pool.
Section 12-577. - Audit of licensees.
Section 12-578a. - Regulation of casino gaming facility.
Section 12-578aa and 12-578bb. - Fantasy contests. Gross receipts tax.
Section 12-578b. - Standards of operation and management for casino gaming facility.
Section 12-578d. - Presence of minors and employment of young adults at casino gaming facility.
Section 12-578e. - Assessment and payment of costs of regulating casino gaming facility.
Section 12-578f. - Authorization of MMCT Venture, LLC to operate casino gaming facility.
Section 12-578g. - Payments by MMCT Venture, LLC.
Section 12-578h. - Payments from municipal gaming account to municipalities.
Section 12-578i. - Advisory Council on Large Entertainment Venues.