Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the definition of "slot machine" to increase from 54 to 100 the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; providing that an electronic instant bingo machine is not required to print a paper ticket for each instant bingo game played unless the player elects to print the ticket; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026, on all relevant impacts associated with an expansion of
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 14, 2026
Hearing · Mar 17, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 23, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669 (as of Aug 30, 2026).