An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the regulation of skill games and certain covered devices and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board; and imposing penalties.
This bill establishes a new regulatory framework for skill video gaming devices in Pennsylvania, requiring the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to oversee their operation. It defines "covered devices" as electronic machines that accept value and offer payouts while simulating slot machines, but explicitly excludes traditional slot machines, family entertainment center games, and pure multiplayer video competitions. The legislation mandates that these devices connect to a central computer system for real-time auditing of financial transactions and operational details. Additionally, the bill outlines specific duties for the Gaming Control Board and sets penalties for violations of the new regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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Committee
1
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Gaming Oversight
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Kinkead
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
JM
Jen Mazzocco
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
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