Bill > HB1342

This bill amends North Dakota law to make several changes regarding electronic gaming devices and horse racing. The bill modifies licensing requirements for manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, allowing manufacturers of electronic pull tab devices, electronic quick shot bingo systems, and other electronic gaming devices to sell directly to licensed distributors or licensed organizations. It removes references to dog racing from multiple sections of state law, effectively eliminating dog racing from the state's legal framework. The bill updates the definition of "racing" to only include live or simulcast horse racing, and prohibits totalizator or service provider licensees from offering bets on dog races. Manufacturers of various gaming devices will continue to pay annual licensing fees, with a portion of these fees being deposited into the charitable gaming technology fund. The bill also maintains existing provisions about licensing applications for racing, including requiring local jurisdiction approval and specifying the information that must be included in license applications. These changes appear to be part of an effort to modernize North Dakota's gaming and racing regulations, focusing specifically on horse racing and electronic gaming technologies.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1342.html