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This bill authorizes and regulates the use of electronic bell jar vending machines by charitable organizations in New York State. The legislation aims to modernize charitable gaming by allowing not-for-profit organizations to use electronic machines that dispense pre-printed bell jar tickets with predetermined winners and prize values. Key provisions include strict requirements for machine design and operation, such as prohibiting features that resemble slot machines or video lottery terminals, mandating specific information displays, and limiting the number of machines an organization can operate based on its local membership. The bill establishes that these machines must be approved by the New York State Gaming Commission and can only be used by licensed charitable organizations to raise funds. Geographic restrictions are also implemented, particularly near existing gaming facilities, to prevent market oversaturation and protect existing gaming sectors. The machines must track ticket sales, generate prize vouchers, and meet detailed technical specifications designed to ensure fair play and prevent gambling-like behaviors. Organizations will be limited in the number of machines they can operate, with the number determined by their active local membership and proximity to gaming facilities, and the commission retains discretion to adjust these limits based on local market conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6351