HCS/SS/SCS/SB 345 - This act excludes from the definition of "gambling" or "gambling device" any amusement device that confers only an immediate right of replay or a coupon or credit that can be redeemed on the premises for "something of value" (other than beer, liquor, or tobacco products) if it does not exceed twenty- five dollars.

The "something of value" must be immediately redeemed on the premises and cannot be cash, intoxicating liquor, nonintoxicating beer or tobacco products and cannot be redeemed, sold or transferred for any consideration. Any of the amusement devices excluded from the definition of "gambling" or "gambling device", shall not be games of chance and shall not replicate in any way games of skill used in casino gambling. No device shall allow a player to accumulate credits in excess of twenty-five dollars in value.

The act will also allow individuals to own slot machines if the slot machine is not used for gambling purposes. Ownership of such slot machine shall not be the basis for prosecution for any gambling offense under Chapter 572, RSMo.

SB 260 is incorporated into this substitute.

TOM MORTON