Fifth Pennsylvania egaming bill on the cards
Four state Senators issue memorandum in a bid to drum up support for proposed egaming legislation
A fifth bill seeking to legalize internet gaming looks set to be introduced in Pennsylvania after a memorandum was distributed to lawmakers yesterday in a bid to drum up support. [private]
The memorandum was issued to all Senate members by Senators Kim Ward (pictured), Robert Tomlinson, Elder Vogel, and Joe Scarnati.
The Senators said they would introduce legislation that would allow existing Pennsylvania casinos with a slots and table game licence to offer online games to players in the state.
The note didnât say whether operators would be allowed to offer online poker only or casino as well, and there was no mention of license fees or tax rates.
The memorandum did, however, state that the Gaming Control Board would be required to develop expanded compulsive and problem gambling programs specifically related to egaming.
It is the second memorandum to be introduced in as many weeks, after Senator Sean Wiley issued a note garnering support for âcomprehensive legislationâ that would legalize egaming and fantasy sports.
Senator Wiley said his effort will be poker only, with license fees set at $500,000 and tax rates at 36% of gross gaming revenue.
Pennsylvania is the frontrunner to be the next state to pass egaming legislation this year with three bills already in play