A lot of activity in Pennsylvania yesterday with legislators dropping a flurry of gaming-related legislation. Here's the breakdown of the action in SportsCenter fashion..da na na da na na:
HB 986 – This bill is the fourth Video Gaming bill to be introduced in this session. The measure would limit video lottery terminals to clubs having a liquor license whereas every other measure allows for restaurants, bars, taverns and hotels as well. This bill would also bring the regulation of VLTs within the purview of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
HB 990 – This bill would prevent any Category of slot machine license from being issued within 10 miles of a national military park or a post-9/11 national memorial.
HB 996 – This bill would ban smoking in casinos, adding the word "licensed facility" to the list of "public spaces" under the Commonwealth's Clean Indoor Air Act.
HB 997– This bill would require casinos to provide patrons with monthly statements showing winnings and losses equal to or greater than $500.
HB 1013 – This bill would prohibit the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board from promulgating rules or regulations allowing for any form of Internet gaming. This bill would also make it a crime to organize any form of gambling over the Internet.
HB 1017– This bill would require the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to require each casino to collect a $2 per-patron admission fee. The fees would be collected by the State and used to fund an Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List Account.
HB 1025- This bill would require the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to require each casino to collect a $2 per-patron admission fee. The fees would be collected by the State and used as follows: (a) 50% to the State Employee's Retirement System to satisfy mandatory contribution obligations of the Commonwealth; and (b) 50% to the Public School Employees' Retirement System to satisfy mandatory contribution obligations of the Commonwealth.
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