• The board consists of five members who serve staggered four-year terms. No more than three may be members of the same political party. At least four must be trained or have experience in corporate finance, economics, law, accounting, law enforcement, computer science, or the pari-mutuel industry. At least two of the fields must be on the board at any one time. Board members must not participate actively in political campaigning.

• The governor appoints.

• Both houses confirm following the procedure for confirming department heads.

• The board approves, suspends, or revokes gaming licenses; approves off-track betting facility contracts; sets racing and jai alai meeting dates; approves types of pari-mutuel bets, imposes fines; and advises the governor on statewide plans and goals for legalized gambling.

1. Legalized gambling represents one of the fastest growing sectors in the entertainment business nationwide. Does the board have the appropriate tools or sufficient authority to respond to this growth? What tools are appropriate? What state response is appropriate?

2. Do you believe that the gambling industry is a major contributor to the state's economic development? If so, what role does the board have in ensuring that the state's gambling industry stays competitive?

3. What issues or trends are most likely to dominate the gambling industry in the next few years? What strategies should the state adopt to deal with them? What are the implications for Connecticut?

4. Despite questions over legal and security issues, gambling has come to the Internet. What do think of Internet gaming?

5. What are the most useful initiatives the legislature should pursue with regard to Internet gambling?

6. Some legislators have long argued for a constitutional amendment declaring the state's anti-gambling policy. Others view this policy as outdated. What do you think? What would you consider an appropriate state gambling policy?

7. Should the state take any steps to ensure that the pari-mutuel industry remains viable, or should it let market forces determine its fate?

8. In light of the success of Connecticut's two Indian casinos, what do you think about the idea of establishing an off-reservation casino in the state?

9. Is there any evidence that teenage gambling is a problem in Connecticut? If yes, is the state doing enough for teenage compulsive gamblers? What would you consider a comprehensive gambling treatment program for teenage gamblers?