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State Committee Wants to Lose the $500 Loss Limit

You could legally lose more than 500 dollars per visit while gambling if the Committee on Gaming and Wagering gets its way. Tristin Yeager reports from the state capitol. The committee recommended that a bill be introduced to drop the state's 500 dollar loss limit.

Senate Co-chair of the committee Ronnie DePasco said he voted to add the recommendation to the report but will not vote for the bill if it's introduced on the floor.

DePasco says he doubts anyone will enter a loss limits bill this session.

DePasco voted for the recommendation, but says he will not vote for loss limit legislation.

Steve Taylor is the Executive Director of Casino Watch, an anti-gambling group.