Pennsylvania Online Poker Bills Coming 'In The Near Future'State Will Have At Least Three Proposals To Debate |
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After a failed attempt last year to authorize online casino gaming, the state of Pennsylvania is slated to soon debate the plan again.
According to memorandum filed Wednesday from three Keystone State Senators, the latest online poker bill will be introduced in Harrisburg “in the near future.”
The legislation would be separate from a forthcoming proposal that was announced last month from a different Pennsylvania Senator. The online casino bill that advanced last year originated in the House. Lawmakers in that chamber also issued a memorandum this week indicating their plan to revive the online poker legislation.
Altogether, there are three forthcoming online poker bills in Pennsylvania.
“Developments in technology and recent legal decisions have created an opportunity to legalize interactive gaming as a means to further enhance and complement the benefits delivered by casino gaming, licensed facilities and the communities in which they operate,” the Feb. 1 Senate memo said.
“iGaming has already been authorized in nearby states that directly competes with our current licensed brick-and-mortar casinos. Establishing a strong iGaming regulatory framework under the Gaming Control Board will assist in shutting down illegal sites and enhance consumer protection for our gaming residents.”
Under that plan, an internet gaming license would cost $10 million.
Gaming-related legislation, wherever it originates, would also fix a local tax issue that involves money that casinos pay to their host communities. The tax issue is seen as urgent.
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