Division of Special Revenue
At a Glance
PAUL
A. YOUNG, Executive Director
Established – 1971
Statutory
authority – CGS Chapters 54, 98, 226, 226b, 226c and 229a
Central
office
–
Number
of authorized full-time employees - 148
Recurring
operating expenses - $9,383,952
Capital
outlay -
$129,728
Organizational
structure – Executive Administration:
Three major Program areas: Legalized Gambling Regulation; Charitable
Games Regulation; Management Services.
Mission
The mission of the Division of Special Revenue is to
ensure the highest degree of integrity in the conduct of all forms of legalized
gambling within the State of
Statutory Responsibility
The Gaming Policy Board and Division of
Special Revenue regulate legalized gaming activities in Connecticut pursuant to
the provisions of Chapters 54, 98, 226, 226b, 226c and 229a of the Connecticut
General Statutes (hereinafter “C.G.S.”).
In addition, the Division regulates Charitable Gaming activities
authorized under Chapter 98 of the General Statutes. The Board and Division operate, for
administrative purposes only, under the Department of Revenue Services,
pursuant to Section 12-557c of the C.G.S.
Gaming Policy
Board
The Gaming Policy Board was established in
1979 pursuant to the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes sections
12-557d and 12-557e. Members of the
Gaming Policy Board during the fiscal year were: Nelson C. L. Brown of
Affirmative Action
The Division of Special Revenue, operating
under a plan approved by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Division did not knowingly do business
with any bidder, contractor, sub-contractor, supplier of materials, or licensee
who discriminates against members of any class protected under C.G.S. Sec.
4a-60.
Public Service
The Division’s service mandate extends to both
the gaming public and the individuals and organizations that are licensed,
registered or permitted to conduct gaming or sell lottery products. The public’s confidence in the integrity of
gaming has a direct impact upon the ability of any licensed, registered or
permitted organization or individual to raise revenue. Through its regulatory vigilance, the Division
protects the integrity of all legalized gaming in the state and performs its
primary service to patrons, licensees, registrants or permittees as well.
Improvements/Achievements 2005-06
- Re-invigorated the
Problem Gambling Council by establishing a permanent home and Chairperson
- Facilitated the passage
of needed lottery statutes, during the legislative session, 2005-2006
- Updated the licensing
and lottery regulations
- Reduced the usage of
the 411 information telephone line reducing the large cost to the State
- Replaced the current
telephone system to a digital system
- Initiated project to
improve the air quality and eliminate mold at the Division
- Introduced Bingo Event
Sealed Ticket games as an additional fundraising option for qualifying
nonprofit organizations
- Commended a major
re-write of the Agency’s Sealed Ticket Management Information System
- Supervised the orderly
closure of the Plainfield Greyhound Racetrack
- Reviewed and approved
the sale of the Shoreline Star Greyhound Racetrack
- Worked with the Attorney
General’s office on shutdown of Internet base gaming site
Information as required by State Statute
- Followed procedures
approved by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to prevent
discrimination and to provide for equal opportunity in employment,
contracting and service provision, in compliance with C.G.S. Section 46a-78.
The following information on Division
receipts, disbursements, and administrative costs is provided in compliance
with C.G.S. Section 12-564(a):
Summary
Information for the Division of Special Revenue Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Division
Receipts for Transfer to General Fund:
Amount Returned Amount Transferred(1)
Form of Gaming Wagering Revenue to the Public in Prizes to the General Fund
Lottery $ 970,326,788 $ 587,304,875
$284,865,000(2)
Slot Machines
Foxwoods Casino 9,402,145,621 8,584, 122,480 $204,505,785(3)
Slot Machines
Mohegan Sun Casino 10,449,393,318 9,557,310,014 $223,020,826(3)
Off-Track Betting 244,444,205 188,848,878 5,055,057
Charitable Games 48,646,502 23,774,873 1,309,416
Plainfield Greyhound Park - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Total from gaming: $ 21,117,243,935 $18,943,050,046 $718,781,841
Other Receipts and reimbursements available
for transfer:
Registration and permit fees
(Charitable Games) $ 62,135
License and Registration
fees (Pari-Mutuel) $ 27,800
Miscellaneous $ 39,855
Total available for transfer to the
General Fund $718,911,631
Other receipts not available
for transfer:
Taxes received and paid to
host municipalities $ 4,054,474
Refunds and Reimbursements
(mainly lottery) $ 595,124
Receivables (Casinos) $ 3,185,317
Total agency receipts: $726,746,546
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(1) Lottery and casino transfers to the General Fund are made directly by
the entities themselves, and not by the Division of Special Revenue.
(2) Lottery Figures are
preliminary and unaudited.
(3)Tribal Casino contributions
(amount transferred to the General Fund) are calculated based upon 25% of slot
machine win, which is wagering revenue less amounts returned to the public in
prizes.
Disbursements and
Administrative Costs for the Division of Special Revenue 2005-2006
The net cost of
administering the Division of Special Revenue for Fiscal 2006 was $9,513,680.
This is inclusive of net general fund expenditures, net casino gaming
expenditures and the capital equipment purchase fund. Total disbursements are $18,584,426 inclusive
of the net cost of administering the Division of Special Revenue and net
expenditures of the pending receipts and betting taxes funds.
Net Disbursements for the
Division of Special Revenue 2005-2006
Disbursement Amount Percent of Total
Net General Fund expenditures: $ 6,176,723 64.93%
Net casino gaming expenditures: 3,207,229 33.71%
Capital equipment purchase
fund: 129,728 1.36%
Total Expenditures: (net operating
costs) $
9,513,680 100%
Administrative Costs for Division of Special Revenue
2005-2006
Administrative
Costs Amount Percent of Total
Operating Costs
Personal Services / Payroll $5,027,695 81.4%
Data Processing Expenses
(combined) 119,897 1.9%
Sealed Tickets (Purchase for
Resale) 239,083 3.9%
Telephone & Utilities 208,814 3.4%
General repairs &
maintenance (Building) 111,149 1.8%
Office, maintenance, and
misc. supplies 84,218 1.4%
Rental of
building (
All other operating expenses 335,517 5.4%
Net General Fund Costs $ 6,176,723 100%
Casino Gaming
3,207,229
Capital Equipment Purchase
Fund 129,728
Total Operating Costs:
$ 9,513,680
Non-Operating Costs
Funds awaiting distribution $799
Betting Taxes(1) 9,069,947
Total
Non-Operating Costs: $
9,070,746
Net
Total Costs: $18,584,426
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(1) Transfers to General Fund
and payments to host municipalities from Pari-Mutuel and OTB operations.