125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1469 LR 1684(06)
An Act To Permit Video Gaming for Money Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations
Fiscal Note for House Amendment "   " to Committee Amendment "A"
Sponsor: Rep. Soctomah of Passamaquoddy Tribe
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Contingent future biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Contingent future biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This floor amendment allows 100 slot machines at the high-stakes beano location in Calais.  Presented below is an estimate of the potential revenues that may be generated from these slot machines and the subsequent distribution of those revenues.  The incremental impact would be an increase in annual revenue of $62,208 for the State's General Fund and $181,422 for various other funds.  The Gambling Control Board, Other Special Revenue Funds account would also receive license fees of $11,000 in the first year and $10,350 for license renewals in subsequent years.  
Summary of Slot Machine Facility Revenue Annual Estimate
Gross Slot Income (total value of money, tokens, credits, other value used to play a slot machine) $4,320,000
Player Payback  - Slot Income  $3,542,400
Net Slot Income  $777,600
Share of Net Income for Distribution - 30% $233,280
Operator Share of Net Income - 70%  $544,320
State Revenues by Fund Annual Estimate
General Fund - Slot Machines $62,208
    Total General Fund Revenue $62,208
Gambling Control Board - Slot Machines $77,760
Gambling Control Board - License Fees ($11,000 the 1st year) $10,350
     Subtotal $88,110
Gambling Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund $15,552
Municipality  $77,760
    Total Other Special Revenue Funds Revenue $181,422
Total Revenue All Funds $243,630