PennsylvaniaProposal would limit licensed groups to $60,000 in game prizes each week
If enacted, the proposal would set a $60,000 total prize limit for licensed Pennsylvania groups running games of chance in any seven-day period.
What it does
The proposal states that licensed groups running games of chance may award up to $60,000 in prizes during any seven-day period.
Argument forA clear total prize ceiling could help licensed groups plan how much they award across their games each week.
Argument againstA $60,000 total prize ceiling could still allow large prize awards, which may concern people who want tighter limits on gambling prizes.
More detail
The proposal states that a licensed eligible organization may award no more than $60,000 in game prizes during any seven-day period. The limit covers all prizes awarded by a licensed eligible organization from games of chance. The proposal would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Referred to Gaming OversightLatest
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 5Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Oct 5Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 5Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Sep 30Second considerationMinor
- Sep 29Re-reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 5Referred to Gaming OversightLatest
- 2025
- Nov 19Re-committed to Community, Economic & Recreational DevelopmentMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Nov 19First considerationMinor
- Nov 19Reported as committedMinor
- Sep 12Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational DevelopmentIntroduced
- Nov 19Re-committed to Community, Economic & Recreational DevelopmentMinor