SB 1079 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

SB 1079 would establish a regulatory framework for "skill video gaming" (competitive games where skill determines outcomes, distinct from gambling). It requires businesses offering such games to obtain licenses from the Department of Revenue, pay associated fees, and comply with zoning rules restricting where they can operate. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations and criminal penalties for willful non-compliance. This directly affects gaming businesses seeking to operate legally within the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 11, 2025 Last action Nov 11, 2025
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Nov 11, 2025
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Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
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