Support Senate Bill 1079 AND House Bill 2213
Responsible Regulation of PA Skill Games replaces an estimated 100,000 illegal skill games with 50,000 legal games
Background:
Legislation introduced in both chambers represents commonsense, bipartisan measures to regulate and tax legal skill games across Pennsylvania.
- Senate Bill 1079 introduced by Senator Gene Yaw (R) and Senator Anthony Williams (D)
- House Bill 2213 introduced by Represenative Danilo Burgos (D) and Represenative Jonathan Fritz (R)
These bills establish a fair regulatory framework, protect small businesses, and generate significant, immediate tax revenue for the Commonwealth.
$500 Per Terminal Monthly Fee
The legislation establishes a reasonable monthly fee designed to balance regulation with business sustainability.
- Generates $300 million in revenue immediately
- Creates new revenue without disrupting existing funding streams
- Supports small businesses and nonprofit organization that rely on skill game income
Statewide Terminal Limit
The Legislation limits skill games terminals to:
- Encourages sustainable market growth
- Prevents market over saturation
- Protects small business operators
- Supports small businesses and nonprofit organization that rely on skill game income
Establishes a Capable, Unbiased Regulator
- Establishes the Pennsylvania Lottery as the regulator
- Utilizes the Lottery’s strong track record with small businesses and fraternal groups
Supports Small Businesses and Veterans Organizations
- Up to 5 terminals in licensed establishments
- Up to 10 terminals in fraternal organizations
- Grandfathers existing locations to preserve supplemental income
Stops Illegal Gambling & Mini-Casinos
- Strengthens enforcement against illegal gambling and mini-casinos
- Protects compliant businesses and holds violators accountable
Addresses Nuisance Locations
- Prohibits skill games in stop-and-go establishments in Philadelphia.