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More information about NCLGS
NCLGS Bylaws
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS)
is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a
regular basis to discuss issues in regard to gaming.
Members of NCLGS chair or are members of committees
responsible for the regulation of gaming in their state
legislative houses. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming
but is primarily concerned with the proper regulation of
the industry.
NCLGS is a proactive participant in educating legislators
on gaming issues, in the development of public policy
related to state-authorized gaming, and, where consensus
exists, in representing the states before Congress and the
executive branch of the federal government on states’
rights issues relating to gaming.
NCLGS is structured to include committees on lotteries;
pari-mutuels; casinos, bingo and charitable gaming; and
state-federal relations focusing on Indian gaming issues,
telephone and internet wagering, and gambling on the
navigable waters.
NCLGS meetings provide information on cutting edge
gaming issues that legislators need to know. NCLGS programs
include balanced panel presentations that offer opposing
views.
Legislators, regulators, other public officials and gaming
industry representatives from 44 states, as well as
Washington, D.C. and Canada, have participated in NCLGS
meetings. Participating state legislators have heard from
different sides on such issues as:
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bingo and charitable
gaming
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riverboat gaming
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casino gaming
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lottery advertising and
unclaimed lottery prize money
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multi-state lotteries
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lottery assignment
companies
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sports betting
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pari-mutuel interstate
wagering
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the future of pari-mutuels
and related industries
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cruises to nowhere
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the renewal of
state-Indian compacts
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internet and telephone
account wagering
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the impact of problem
gambling on individuals, families and society
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