An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.
HB 2213 establishes a regulatory framework for "skill video gaming" in Pennsylvania, directly affecting businesses that operate or distribute gaming systems. The bill requires licenses from the Department of Revenue for operators, distributors, and establishments, imposes fees, and mandates a central reporting system to track transactions like "coin in/out" and jackpots. Key provisions include banning access for people under 18, prohibiting "miniature casinos," requiring security measures for players, and creating criminal penalties for operating unlicensed systems or distributing to minors. It aims to eliminate illegal gambling devices disguised as skill-based games while leveraging the State Lottery's existing experience in retail gaming oversight.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Gaming Oversight
lower
1 primary · 40 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Amen Brown
DDemocratic
Co
AT
Ana Tiburcio
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
AV
Andrea Verobish
RRepublican
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
CW
Catherine Wallen
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Goughnour
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
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