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Pennsylvania education department continues using 2002 data for casino tax relief

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Pennsylvania’s Department of Education continues to use 2002 data to allocate casino-funded property tax relief among 500 school districts, according to the report. More than $1 billion is due to be distributed this year; local officials and analysts called for updated data, while Senator Jay Costa said the system still works but could be reviewed.

An allocation review could change how casino-funded school tax relief is distributed among Pennsylvania districts.

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Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes 20% tax on skill games

Pennsylvania Representative Russ Diamond proposed legislation to regulate and tax skill games before a court-imposed deadline makes the machines illegal on 13 October. His proposal sets a 20% tax, allows up to five machines at specified venues and would reduce the tax rate on casino slots and online casino games to 49.9%.

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