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This bill allows veterans' organizations and fraternal organizations to obtain a license to operate the draw game Keno, a lottery game with more than 5 daily drawings where players win a set prize based on their wager and the operator keeps all losing wagers. The bill defines key terms such as "fraternal organization" (a nonprofit incorporated organization operating for fraternal purposes) and "veterans' organization" (a service-oriented group chartered under federal law). It empowers the state lottery commission to develop and initiate a Keno game designed to raise funds for charitable purposes through these nonprofit organizations. The legislation establishes specific licensing criteria for Keno agents, including considerations like financial responsibility, fund-raising activities, physical accessibility, existing market coverage, and expected sales volume. The bill also provides a framework for licensing, appeals, and potential suspension of licenses, ensuring that these organizations can participate in the lottery system while maintaining regulatory oversight. Additionally, the bill specifies that Keno agents will receive sales commissions comparable to those of other lottery ticket sellers and that the game's rules should be consistent with existing draw game regulations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1434&snum=132