Pennsylvania lawmakers consider sweepstakes casino ban and skill games regulation
By SectorWire desk · · Updated
Summary
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering HB 2801, which would prohibit sweepstakes casinos and regulate skill game machines. Representative Russ Diamond introduced the bill, which reached the House Gaming Oversight Committee on 24 September. The proposal also addresses gaming taxes and revenue distribution; no hearing or vote had been scheduled.
Why it matters
Pennsylvania’s proposal would prohibit sweepstakes casinos, regulate skill game machines and address gaming taxes and revenue distribution.