CONCORD, N.H.—Gambling for charity in New Hampshire soon may have more strings attached.
A variety of proposals - including one to require more of the profits go to charities - are being considered, all because charitable gaming has grown around the state. Some lawmakers think the games are getting out of control.
Currently, nonprofit groups that host charity gambling events like Poker Nights are required by law to get at least 35 percent of the profits, leaving most of the money to the private game operators. One bill would mandating that in larger games, 51 percent of the earnings go to the nonprofit sponsors.
Another bill would overhaul oversight, requiring potential game operators to undergo a federal criminal background check. Yet another would increase fees paid to the state.
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Information from: Concord Monitor, http://www.cmonitor.com
