Bill > H316

This bill establishes an online lottery system in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Authorizing the Massachusetts Lottery Commission to conduct lottery games online, over the internet, through mobile apps, or other means, while implementing safeguards such as age verification, restrictions on access and deposit/transaction limits, and allowing players to self-exclude. 2. Allowing the Lottery Commission to enter into multi-state or multi-jurisdictional lottery agreements for online lottery games, provided they are properly authorized in each participating state or jurisdiction. 3. Specifying the apportionment of lottery revenues, including at least 45% for prizes, up to 15% for operating and administrative costs, and the remaining balance for local aid to cities and towns. 4. In years where the local aid balance exceeds 103% of the previous year's budgeted aid, the excess would be allocated to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, special education programs, and additional local aid. 5. Amending existing law to clarify that the prohibition on unauthorized gambling does not apply to the online lottery games authorized under this bill.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H316