An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits.
SB 995 amends Pennsylvania's Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to update prize limits for small gambling games, directly affecting local operators of games like bingo or raffles. The bill increases the maximum prize value allowed per game, changing the current cap set by the 1988 law. This adjustment aims to modernize regulations for small-scale gaming activities while maintaining local control over such events. The bill is currently under review in the Community, Economic & Recreational Development committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2025
Last action Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
upper
Nov 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Sep 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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