TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A House committee is considering a bill that
would require winners at state-owned casinos or at racetracks to
turn over the money if they owe back child support.
The bill would make state-owned casinos or pari-mutuel
racetracks run the names of people who win $1,200 or more through a
child support debtor registry. When a winner tried to cash out, the
jackpot would be taken to pay the child support.
A lawyer for the state-owned casino in Dodge City told the House
Judiciary Committee Monday that the casino supported the goal of
the bill, but noted problems with enforcing it.
The committee agreed to study the bill more before acting on it.
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