An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for general and specific powers, for regulatory authority of board and for number of slot machines; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits; in administration and enforcement, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's gaming laws to clarify definitions, expand the regulatory powers of the Gaming Control Board, and establish new categories for casino licenses. It creates a specific license for facilities operating between 300 and 1,000 slot machines and introduces requirements for manufacturers and service providers to submit detailed financial and operational information. The legislation also mandates stricter accounting controls, allows for remote video surveillance of slot machines, and sets rules for live-streaming on casino floors. Additionally, it requires casinos to maintain a minimum number of slot machines and outlines procedures for the Board to review and potentially eliminate unnecessary compliance reports.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 10, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
upper
Jun 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Gebhard
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pittman
RRepublican
Co
Kim Ward
RRepublican
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