Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

Summary

The bill changes under‑age gambling offenses from criminal charges to civil fines of up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,000 for any later offenses. It applies to the under‑age gambler, casino staff who let them play, and adults who permit a minor in their care to gamble. All collected fines are directed to programs that prevent and treat compulsive gambling.

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