Since charitable gaming was switched to the Gaming Control Board there has been a 70% decrease in licenses issued. That’s 70% less money charities have to assist the less fortunate in our communities! The decline in issued licenses and events also has a direct effect on employment outlook for the thousands of people employed by the various charitable gaming rooms throughout the state. This bill helps to regulate the industry properly to forego the loss of jobs and opportunity to raise money for charities in need.