Act 125, signed into law on July 2, 1999, states that the question to be put before the voters in the November 2, 1999 referendum on video gambling shall read:

Shall cash payouts for credits earned on video game machines continue to be allowed after June 30, 2000?

Yes [ ]      No [ ]

The following explanation of the referendum question shall be placed on the ballot:
A majority "yes" vote shall mean that cash payouts for credits earned on video game machines shall continue to be allowed, with an increase in the legal payout to $500 per payout and with additional taxes and regulation.

A majority "no" vote shall mean that cash payouts for credits earned on video game machines shall not be allowed after June 30, 2000.