An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for event outcome prediction wagering; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the Department of Revenue; imposing an event outcome prediction wagering tax and local share assessment; establishing restricted receipt accounts within the State Gaming Fund and the Commonwealth Financing Authority; and imposing penalties.
This bill establishes a legal framework in Pennsylvania for event outcome prediction wagering, allowing individuals to place bets on the results of various future events such as elections, sports competitions, and weather patterns through licensed digital platforms. To operate, companies must obtain a state license from the Gaming Control Board and adhere to specific rules regarding how they set odds and manage payouts, while the existing lottery, horse racing, and fantasy sports remain excluded from these new regulations. The legislation also creates a new tax on the revenue generated from these wagers, directing a portion of the funds into state accounts for gaming oversight and financing, and imposes penalties for violations of the new rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2026
Last action May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Gaming Oversight
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
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